[Watch] Rishabh Pant visits MS Dhoni's house in Ranchi ahead of 1st IND vs SA 2025 ODI

India v New Zealand: Final - ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Source: Getty
Rishabh Pant with ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Source: Getty

Team India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant visited MS Dhoni's house in Ranchi on Thursday (November 27) ahead of the ODI series against South Africa. The JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi will host the opening match of the series on Sunday (November 30). Pant is in the city along with the Indian ODI squad for the series.

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He was last seen on the field earlier this week, when he stood in as captain of the Indian Test team against the same opposition. It was a forgettable contest as South Africa beat the hosts by 408 runs, completing a whitewash. Pant will now shift his focus to the ODI series, aiming to make a comeback into the playing XI, with a couple of vacant spots available.

Ahead of the ODIs, Rishabh Pant was spotted at MS Dhoni's house in Ranchi on Thursday. They share an amicable bond and have been seen together at gatherings multiple times over the past few years. Star Sports shared a video on their Instagram handle to give fans a glimpse of the moment.

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You can watch the video below:

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"I think he will be part of the playing XI" - Aakash Chopra on Rishabh Pant ahead of India's ODI series against South Africa

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra recently opined that only one of Rishabh Pant or Tilak Varma will get a chance in the playing XI during the upcoming ODI series against South Africa.

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He felt that team management might prefer Pant, considering he was part of the victorious Champions Trophy squad. Speaking on the matter in his YouTube video, Chopra said:

"The kind of cricket Tilak Varma has been playing, you start feeling that he should also play ODIs. But where will you play them? I don't think he will be in the XI. One of him or Rishabh Pant will play. Pant was part of the Champions Trophy squad that India won."
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He continued:

"He did not play a game in the tournament, so on what basis will you drop him? He had to be there and I think he will be part of the playing XI. Pant might, in fact, take the gloves and KL Rahul might play as a pure batter as he will be leading this side."
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Do you agree with Aakash Chopra's views above? Let us know your opinions in the comments section.

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