'Learnt a lot from MS Dhoni' – Rishabh Pant

Dhoni retired from Tests during India's last tour of Australia in 2014, after accruing 4876 runs and 294 dismissals in 90 Tests. He is still a vital cog in the limited-overs set up, and is known for his sharp stumpings and his reading of the game.

But Pant is most fascinated by Dhoni's creativity behind the stumps.

"As a wicket-keeper I used to see the innovation he had in the early days," Pant said in an interview on bcci.tvafter claiming an India record 11 catches in just his sixth Test. "That's why I'm attracted to him, (because) of the innovation he (brings) to Indian cricket.

Pant and Dhoni might currently be seen as competitors for the spot of the limited-overs wicket-keeping role – Pant was picked for the job ahead of Dhoni for the T20I series in Australia – but the youngster has nothing but admiration for the former ICC Cricket World Cup (2011) winning captain.

Dhoni, for his part, continues to offer guidance and advice, said Pant.

"I've learnt a lot from him as a person and as a cricketer. Whenever he's around, I feel more confident as a person. If I've got any problems I can share it with him and get a solution right away," said Pant.

Pant played down the record he achieved – the 11 catches he took also equalled the all-time record for dismissals set by Jack Russell and AB de Villiers.

"I never thought of the record but it's good to take some catches and put it inside my kitty," he said. "It's good to have milestones, but I'm not thinking about that too much."