About 5 years ago, the Indian selectors thought of finding a young wicketkeeper-batsman. The aim was to prepare him in such a way that he could support MS Dhoni and take the field in his absence when needed. This was the time when Rishabh Pant burst into the scene and slowly became a household name.
Like every youngster, it was a dream come true moment for Pant when he played his first match in a T20I, the India jersey, against England in Bengaluru in 2017. From there, he trained under the supervision of the great MS Dhoni. The legacy of the latter is such that Pant is often compared to him. But personally, the 24-year-old shares a great bond with the former India captain and is grateful for all the lessons he has learned from him.
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“Mahi bhai is like family. We have a very good relationship. I have learned a lot from him in my cricketing journey. he always says [that I should] Focus on processes and controllable. This has really helped me. You remove extra things from your mind. His family is also great. Sakshi Bhabhi, [daughter] Jeeva, Uncle, Auntie; They are such a lovely family. I love spending time with him,” Pant told The Week in an interview.
Dhoni has a special fondness for motorcycles and his collection in the field of cricket is second to none. Asked if he discusses anything about cars and bikes with the legendary cricketer, Pant said,
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“Right now, I don’t have time to focus on anything other than cricket. Maybe 10 to 12 years down.
Pant is currently leading Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The team has played two games so far and is seventh in the points table with one win. He will take on KL Rahul’s Lucknow Super Giant (LSG) at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai on Thursday.
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