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XtraTime Web Desk: Indian cricket team’s vice captain Ajinkya Rahane feels young wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant needs to understand that he is going through a rough patch and remain focused to improve as a cricketer at this stage of his career. The 22-year old fiery wicketkeeper batsman was India’s first choice keeper-batsman in all formats five months ago, but due to his poor show with the bat & behind the wicket he lost his place to KL Rahul in limited overs format and red ball place to a much accomplished Wriddhiman Saha. For Rahane, who too has also endured rough end of the stick as far selection matters go, had a word of advice for his young colleague. "It's important to accept whatever you are going through. Be positive, try and learn as many things as possible from any of the players. Not saying it has to be senior or junior," Rahane said on the eve of the first Test against New Zealand. Asked how one can internalize rejection or failure, Rahane said introspection becomes key and that starts with acceptance. "See no one likes to sit outside but whatever your team needs on a particular game, you have got to accept that. I think acceptance is really important talking about that particular individual. Focus on controllables, keeping working hard and improve as a cricketer." Rahane, who was dropped from the Test playing XI during the 2018 tour of South Africa, wants Pant to visualise that an opportunity could come his way anytime. "You should try and focus on what he can control as player and keep visualizing that you will get an opportunity. You know what your role is. For Rishabh, he bats at No 6 or 7, so keep visualising about what if he gets an opportunity and what his role is. Keep it simple," said Rahane.