India’s Test captain Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said that Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium holds a “deeply special” place in his career, as he prepares to lead the national team in a Test match there for the first time. Pant noted that his international journey in limited-overs cricket began at this very venue, making his return as Test captain even more meaningful. “Barsapara has always been special for me. My ODI career started here, and now my first Test match as captain will also be played at this stadium,” he said.The historic Test, scheduled to begin tomorrow, has generated considerable excitement among cricket fans, who are eager to see if the venue will once again prove to be a lucky ground for Pant and the Indian team.
With high expectations surrounding both the captain and the squad, the upcoming match is being viewed as a symbolic milestone in Pant’s cricketing journey — one that ties his past achievements to a new leadership chapter at the same iconic northeastern venue.