Pant trains with MS Dhoni ahead of Sri Lanka Test series; photo goes viral
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant was seen training with former captain MS Dhoni in Ranchi ahead of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. The viral photo has sparked interest as Pant prepares for the Test squad while Dhoni's future remains a subject of speculation.
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Cricket is a major cultural force in India, and the interaction between current and former stars generates significant public and media interest.
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has started gearing up for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with his preparations including a training session alongside former India captain MS Dhoni in Ranchi.A picture shared by former India spinner Shahbaz Nadeem from a gym in Ranchi showed Pant and Dhoni training together. While Dhoni was dressed in a blue tracksuit, Pant wore a black T-shirt and shorts.Sharing the photo on social media, Nadeem wrote, "Two of the best finishers of indian cricket @rishabpant and @mahi7781 bhai."Although Pant is currently out of India's white-ball setup, he continues to be a key member of the Test squad led by Shubman Gill.The 28-year-old heads into the Sri Lanka series after a disappointing IPL 2026 season with Lucknow Super Giants.
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