ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: MS Dhoni Gives Wicket-Keeping Tips to Rishabh Pant

The most high-voltage cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan will be reignited at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday.

During the Indian practice session, MS Dhoni was seen giving wicketkeeping tips to Rishabh Pant, who has just joined the Indian team at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England as a cover for the injured Shikhar Dhawan.

Rishabh Pant was seen jogging at the park at Old Trafford on Saturday. After a while, he had a chat with the former Indian Captain MS Dhoni. In a repeat of the IPL 2019, MS Dhoni gave his valuable wicket-keeping tips to the young cricketer during their interaction at the practice session ahead of their marquee clash against Pakistan at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. It was not unusual as the 37-year-old has been guiding thee young cricketers lately in the IPL.

Earlier, BCCI posted a picture of Rishabh Pant’s arrival in Manchester through their Twitter account.

The 21-year-old was not selected for the 15-member Indian Squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. However, Pant was called after India’s second match against Australia at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 as Shikhar Dhawan injured his left-hand thumb while facing a bouncer.

Virat Kohli gave an update about Dhawan’s injury and said, “Shikhar will be in a plaster for a couple of weeks, we’ll assess and see. Hopefully, he’ll be available for the latter half and the semi-finals. He’s motivated, we wanted to keep him back.”

“For Sunday, we know we’re there when it comes to the mindset. Just about going out there and having a game plan, executing it, “ Virat Kohli said ahead of their match against Pakistan at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

He continued, “As soon as you enter the field, it’s calm and relaxed. The atmosphere from the outside, for the first time, it’s a bit intimidating, but we’ll look to execute well.”

“It’s been competitive for years. It’s a marquee event all over the world, an honor to be a part of the big game. Brings out the best in all of us, “ added the Indian skipper.