World Cup 2019: Rishabh Pant complements India's batting order well, says Michael Clarke

Former Australia captain and World Cup-winner Michael Clarke heaped rich praise on Rishabh Pant, saying his big-hitting skills add firepower to the Indian middle-order at World Cup 2019.

Speaking to India Today after India's semi-final progression, Michael Clarke said: "Rishabh Pant at 4 gives India the power option. If he bats badly, he is going to strike at 100. If he strikes well, he is going to strike at 140 and 150. I think that helps Indian middle order on good wickets. I like the experience of Karthik at No. 6, to be honest.

"He is another Hardik Pandya. He can walk out and hit a boundary of the first ball. I think that's a really good place to be for that Indian middle order. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also have been in good form. I think he [kohli] is due for a big hundred. I actually think Pant compliments this top 7 really well."