Aakash Chopra Points Out Uncanny Similarity Between MS Dhoni And Rishabh Pant: Star Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant is often compared to legendary cricketer MS Dhoni for more than one reason. He is in fact called a carbon copy of MS Dhoni in terms of their batting style.
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Rishabh Pant Played A Stunning Knock
And the video shared by former Indian opener Aakash Chopra even shows that if ever Rishabh Pant batted right-handed, it would be difficult to identify whether it is Rishabh Pant batting or MS Dhoni during his days.
Rishabh Pant played an instrumental role in India’s historical win in the series decider against England at the Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Pant played a sensational knock against England in the third and final match at Manchester to help team India register a historic ODI win.
Image Source – Aaj Tak
Pant remained unbeaten on 125 runs off 113 balls. During his sensational knock, he smashed 16 fours and 2 sixes. He was later adjudged Man of the Match for his brilliant ton.
This isn’t the first time that Rishabh Pant has stood up for the Indian side in a crunch situation. And people often compare him to MS Dhoni for the way he is able to keep his cool under difficult circumstances under pressure.
Aakash Chopra Compared Dhoni To Pant
On Tuesday, a fan took to his social media and shared a video of Rishabh Pant playing right-handed. Sharing the video compilation of some amazing shots by Pant, the fan wrote: “What if Rishabh Pant bats right handed !!”
Watch the video:
What if Rishabh Pant bats right handed !! pic.twitter.com/zqlrIKD3a6
— Sourabh (@1handed6_) July 20, 2022
The video went viral and was flooded with amazing reactions from the fans to it. The video also caught the attention of former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra, who came up with an amazing Tweet. Sharing the video, Aakash Chopra hailed Pant as a ‘left-handed Dhoni’. He wrote:
“Ufff…Rishabh Pant is left-handed Dhoni. Similarities are uncanny. 🤩”
Check out the Tweet:
Ufff…Rishabh Pant is left-handed Dhoni. Similarities are uncanny. 🤩 https://t.co/J8M103qm71
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 20, 2022
