Rishabh Pant joined MS Dhoni and his family in celebrating Christmas 2023, strengthening the bond that has captured the internet’s attention. Following their recent appearance playing tennis together, the wicket-keeping pair shared the joy of Christmas through a social media post. Ziva Dhoni’s official Instagram account posted a picture featuring Rishabh Pant with MS Dhoni, Sakshi, their daughter Ziva, and other family and friends. The post quickly went viral across various social media platforms.
In other news, Kasi Viswanathan, the CEO of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), confirmed that the team’s captain, MS Dhoni, is gearing up to resume training in the coming weeks for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Viswanathan mentioned that Dhoni is undergoing rehabilitation and gym workouts and is expected to start practicing in the nets in about ten days. With the IPL scheduled to begin around March 22, the team is planning a training camp in Chennai by the first week of March.
Reflecting on the recent IPL 2024 auction, Viswanathan expressed satisfaction with the team’s acquisitions, stating that they successfully secured their preferred picks. He revealed the team’s strategic considerations, including targeting players like Daryl Mitchell and considering Mustafizur Rahman for the Chepauk wicket. Viswanathan also explained the rationale behind spending Rs 8.4 crore on uncapped batter Sameer Rizvi, emphasizing the team’s focus on building for the future. He clarified that Rizvi was a targeted player for many franchises, and the team saw him as a promising addition, especially in the context of replacing Ambati Rayudu. Viswanathan highlighted the team’s efforts to build a squad for the future, aiming for long-term success.