Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant visit MS Dhoni’s Ranchi home for special dinner ahead of IND Vs SA ODI series, watch
Ahead of the first ODI scheduled to be held at the JSCA International Stadium on November 30, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and other team members visited former India captain Dhoni’s home in Ranchi for a private dinner party. Watch the viral video here
In Ranchi, a number of Indian cricketers were seen visiting MS Dhoni’s house as the team gathered for the ODI series against South Africa. This tradition, which was prevalent when the team played in Dhoni’s hometown, created a relaxed and positive atmosphere ahead of a crucial white-ball assignment. Early indications in Ranchi after the last Test series loss were that the players were keen to refocus quickly.
After training earlier in the day, Kohli visited Dhoni’s home for a meeting.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant visit MS Dhoni’s house in Ranchi
Multiple videos have surfaced on social media showing Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Ruturaj Gaikwad visiting Dhoni’s house. Other team members also came to Dhoni’s house for the dinner party.
Virat Kohli reached MS Dhoni’s house for dinner. pic.twitter.com/5wAw05LWGP
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.@RishabhPant17 Can we get some Mahi-Rat Pictures? pic.twitter.com/UZ9kinPfoW
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Ruturaj Gaikwad reached MS Dhoni’s farmhouse! pic.twitter.com/vSQe923OO2
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Kohli and Rohit Sharma were observed honing their skills in the nets earlier in the day as they prepare for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. Tilak Varma and Gaikwad also participated in the training.
This series against South Africa will mark the return of Rohit and Virat to international cricket. Their last appearance together in ODIs was in Australia, where India were defeated in the first 2 matches and lost 1-2 in the series.
After a tough start to the series, Rohit and Virat showcased their expertise in the final ODI and forged a match-winning partnership that saw India earn a consolation victory against Australia.
All eyes are on Ro-Ko
Rohit and Kohli, who retired from Tests, will now return under the captaincy of KL Rahul for the next three-match ODI series.
The Indian team will face significant pressure after the loss in the Test series, but the return of Rohit and Virat is expected to boost morale significantly heading into the three ODIs.
Meanwhile, the meeting of many Indian stars with Dhoni added a nostalgic element to the build-up to the ODI series. Fans gathered outside the facility and shared photos and excitement on social media to mark the reunion of some of Indian cricket’s most loved names.
As India prepares to compete against South Africa in what is expected to be a high-intensity match, the team’s meeting with Dhoni provided a heartwarming moment that reflected the legacy, unity and lasting impact of one of India’s most iconic captains.
