Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni ahead of Sri Lanka Test series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Rishabh Pant has begun preparations for India's upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, training alongside former captain MS Dhoni in Ranchi. A social media post shared by ex-spinner Shahbaz Nadeem featured a photo of the two cricketers. Pant, who struggled in the recent IPL 2026 season, is a key part of the Test squad as India aims to perform well in the World Test Championship. The team needs to secure seven wins out of their remaining nine Tests to qualify for the final. Meanwhile, Dhoni continues to be sidelined from competitive cricket due to injuries but is rumored to be considered for a mentorship role with the Chennai Super Kings following the team's restructuring efforts.
- •Pant trains with Dhoni in Ranchi for Sri Lanka Test series.
- •India needs seven wins in nine Tests to qualify for World Test Championship finals.
- •Pant had a subpar IPL 2026 season, finishing bottom with Lucknow Super Giants.
- •Dhoni is sidelined due to injury but may take on a mentorship role with CSK.
- •India targets a 2-0 sweep against Sri Lanka ahead of a challenging series in New Zealand.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni ahead of Sri Lanka Test series; photo goes viral
"Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi for the upcoming Test series. Pant is preparing for the crucial Sri Lanka series after a recent IPL season. India needs strong performances in this series for the World Test Championship. Dhoni remains away from competitive cricket due to injury concerns. He is reportedly considered for a mentorship role with Chennai Super Kings.
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