Ravichandran Ashwin, former Indian all-rounder, has lauded Rishabh Pant as India's best Test batter following Pant's impressive 81-run innings against Afghanistan. Despite this praise, Ashwin expressed frustration over Pant's tendency to get out in the 80s and 90s, urging him to adopt a more responsible approach to his batting. Ashwin emphasized that Pant's ability to defend well and his impressive technique should allow him to convert these starts into centuries. He pointed out that many of Pant's dismissals stem from poor shot selection at critical moments, which has cost India in the past. Ashwin believes that as Pant has now played over 50 Tests, he must learn to play according to the match situation and make smarter decisions at the crease. He reiterated that while Pant's natural game is exciting, it is crucial to play percentage shots in Test cricket to maximize scoring opportunities.