Rishabh Pant trolled by fans for indoor workout video posted by BCCI; watch video

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is keeping himself ready for any and every opportunity that comes his way. As global cricket is shut down due to coronavirus pandemic, cricketers are seen spending time at home with various occupations. Pant was expected to feature for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020, which was supposed to begin on coming Sunday. 

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Rishabh Pant works out at home amidst COVID-19 lockdown

In order to promote India lockdown, cricketers have been using ir platform to promote social distancing and educate masses. On Friday, BCCI shared a video of Rishabh Pant making most of his time at home as young keeper-batsman worked out alone. In video, Rishabh Pant could be seen doing oblique crunches before youngster ran on treadmill and finished off with some pushups. Here is video.

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Rishabh Pant gets trolled by fans in BCCI's Instagram post

BCCI post enjoyed a lot of positive reception but some fans made sure that y trolled young Pant for his lack of form. After World Cup, MS Dhoni indefinitely stepped away from cricket and RIshabh Pant was widely considered as successor to Dhoni. However, lack of form followed Pant and youngster ended up getting dropped in both  limited overs and Test formats. Pant will w want to make best of opportunities that he gets before T20 World Cup. Here is a fan's comment on BCCI's post of Pant's workout. 

 

"Bhai thumke kam laga ...or pls dhyan se khel tuhhe bada miss kar re"

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IPL 2020 postponed: BCCI to hold talks over IPL's future

BCCI had to have IPL postponed after fears around vel coronavirus hit an all-time high. Rishabh Pant was supposed to feature for Delhi Capitals team 2020 in IPL 2020 which was set to begin on coming Sunday. BCCI currently has IPL postponed to a date beyond April 15. Talks will be held over tournament's future soon.

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