Markram Backs Pant, Praises Shami's Value for LSG

South Africa captain Aiden Markram has thrown his support behind Rishabh Pant's leadership style, noting that Pant consults with him, Nicholas Pooran, Mitch Marsh, and Kane Williamson during uncertain situations. "Any team that has Rishabh firing is a better team. He's an absolute entertainer with serious abilities," Markram said about the LSG skipper.

Markram also emphasized the value of Mohammed Shami's experience to the team. "There's no one really like him. To have him in the team and also have him sharing that knowledge with some of the younger pacers is invaluable." Regarding his own approach, Markram stated he focuses on "consistency over sixes," explaining that while he may hit fewer sixes, he aims to maintain the required strike rate through good cricket shots.