Watch: Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant engages in boxing workout session ahead of WI clash
Indian cricketers Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma takes part in a boxing workout session as they were seen punching mitts on the cricket ground in order to get ready for India’s first ODI of the three match series against the West Indies in Chennai.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the clip of the unique practice session on Sunday: "@RishabhPant17 and @ImRo45 are all geared up for the 1st ODI against West Indies." While numerous cricket enthusiast wished Rohit Sharma “all the best” for the ODI series, some decided to troll Rishabh Pant for his current poor performance.
Under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, India secured a 2-1 series win over the West Indies in the three match T20I series.
The Indian side will be looking to continue their winning run in the limited over format when they host the West Indies at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
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Pant ji ko boliye thodi batting practice bhi kar le.
— Pramey Nigdikar (@Pramey007) December 15, 2019
You guys should give chance to @IamSanjuSamson instead of @RishabhPant17 - he just threw is wickets every time and not even improving his game. He is not matured. Better you should make Sanju Samson ready for World cup @imVkohli @SGanguly99
— Margesh 🇮🇳 (@shah_margesh) December 15, 2019
No rishabh pant today please 😭😭
— Vishal (@VishalVns3) December 15, 2019
Indian cricket fans to Rishabh Pant pic.twitter.com/XSJ1Vz6h5X
— Desi Satire 👁️🗨️ (@Desi_Satire_) December 15, 2019
Earlier, the Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour stated that Rishabh Pant will be a ‘massive player’ for the Indian team once he starts scoring.
"The reason why we keep discussing him is that he has got an immense ability. Everybody believes he can be an X factor. All of us believe he is a good player who can come good. He is working hard on his game and fitness.
"... Because he has done well in the past in this format. Once he starts getting runs, he can be a massive player for the Indian team, he can be a match-winner," Rathour told reporters as quoted by PTI.
Rishabh gave away his wicket for a duck in the final T20I against the Caribbean side in Mumbai, he managed unbeaten 33 and 18 in first two games of the T20I series.
First published: 15 December 2019, 16:20 IST
