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Xtra Time Web Desk: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting compared Rishabh Pant with Adam Gilchrist, that they have similar approach. However, Ponting wants Pant to play 50-60 Test matches before making comparisons.

Ponting, the head coach of Delhi Capitals, has watched Pant from close quarters during the Indian Premier League (IPL). "Yeah, (they are) little bit the same. I know Rishabh's really burst onto the scene, but let's just let him play his 50-60 Test matches first before we start making comparisons to one of the all-time great wicket-keeper batters," Ponting said on The ICC Review.

Former Australia player also pointed out the difference between Pant and Gilchrist's behaviour and mannerisms on and off the field.

"But if you think about their personalities - Rishabh is a lot more outward, a lot louder, a lot noisier and ultra-competitive," said Ponting.

"Gilly was ultra-competitive as well, but a lot quieter and reserved, until he got his bat in his hand and then he became exactly the same as Rishabh," he added.

While recalling how Gilchrist played risky shots during crunch situations, Ponting said, "Rishabh will be exactly the same. If you look at Rishabh - I am not sure how many Test hundreds he's got - but he has a few 90s in there. And he's actually got out trying to bring up his hundred with a six. That's the good and the bad, right?"