New Delhi: At the Indian Premiere League mini-Auction 2024 in Dubai, cricketer Rishabh Pant stole the show with his presence on the auction table.
Moments later, he captivated the attention of his fans & well-wishers with his appearance on the tennis court. He along with his ‘idol’ Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD) were seen trying hands at the sport in the evening, post the IPL auction 2024.
As the two played tennis at an indoor tennis court in Dubai, the video of their sporting moment surfaced on social media and went viral. While Pant knocked some lusty blows, it drew loud cheers from the audience and also left Dhoni pleasantly surprised.
MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant were playing tennis last night in Dubai after IPL auction. pic.twitter.com/LmLc2WFEGT
— ` (@WorshipDhoni) December 20, 2023
The 39 second video is being widely shared by the fans of Dhoni & Pant. In just a shortwhile, the video garnered thousands of views & likes.
Nice Jodi
— जे पी प्रजापति साँचोली (@JPSancholi) December 20, 2023
Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter, who has been out of all cricketing assignments after life-threatening mishap, was seen sitting with the Delhi Capitals owners and taking keen interest while the players went down the hammer.
Rishabh Pant with head coach Ricky Ponting & Sourav Ganguly not just served as a mroable booster for himself but also evoked the interest of his fans over return to cricket.
Pant cutie bidding 🤣🤣#IPL2024Auction pic.twitter.com/o2yHztLpBa
— Muthu Anand (@kingindnorth12) December 19, 2023
MS Dhoni was however missing from the IPL Auction table. Dhoni, set to lead his side Chennai Super Kings was conspicous by his absence on the auction table.
Rishabh’s return to IPL
Reports suggest that Rishabh Pant is likely to return in the 17th edition of IPL, his first since his fatal car crash in December 2022.
Pant has been under recuperating after severe accident and under medical supervision, while he prepares to return to active cricket in sometime from now. Sources suggest that IPL 2024 could see him taking to the field and also leading the Delhi team.
