MS Dhoni Trains with Rishabh Pant Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series
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Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi as he prepares for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, while Dhoni's future in competitive cricket remains uncertain amid rumors of a mentorship role with Chennai Super Kings.
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Why It Matters
India prepares for crucial Test series against Sri Lanka in the World Test Championship cycle.
Rishabh Pant has begun training for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, with a session alongside MS Dhoni in Ranchi. A photo from Shahbaz Nadeem shows both in a gym. Pant, out of India's white-ball setup, is key to the Test squad. He had a disappointing IPL with LSG, scoring 312 runs at 28.36. India needs to win 7 of 9 remaining Tests in the WTC cycle, making the Sri Lanka series crucial. Dhoni, injured and out of IPL 2026, may take a CSK mentorship role amid restructuring after Fleming's exit. CSK hasn’t reached playoffs since 2023. Dhoni is expected to control cricket operations.
Pant last played in India's one-off Test vs Afghanistan in June. The Sri Lanka series is critical before a tougher New Zealand assignment.
Dhoni’s future in competitive cricket is uncertain. Reports suggest he’s considered for a CSK mentor role after Fleming left. CSK is restructuring after failing to qualify for playoffs in three seasons since their 2023 title win.
What to Watch
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India to win the Test series against Sri Lanka
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will MS Dhoni take up the mentorship role with CSK?
- How will Rishabh Pant perform in the upcoming Test series?
