India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recently trained with former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in Mumbai to boost his white-ball career before the upcoming IPL 2026. Pant, leading Lucknow Super Giants in IPL, has been out of action due to a side strain since January. The training sessions focused on enhancing Pant’s skills and temperament for modern white-ball cricket.
Pant’s rigorous practice under Yuvraj aimed at improving his game and fitness, evident from his leaner physique. The training, held at the CCI ground in Mumbai, concentrated on both T20 and limited-overs cricket aspects. Pant’s goal is not just excelling in T20s but also performing consistently in limited-overs formats for an extended period.
The training camp with Yuvraj was not solely for Pant’s T20 game but for his overall performance in limited-overs cricket. Despite a lackluster IPL 2025 season, Pant, a key member of recent T20 and Champions Trophy-winning squads, is determined to bounce back. Yuvraj, known for mentoring players like Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson, aims to guide Pant to success in IPL 2026 and beyond.
Pant, India’s second-choice ODI wicketkeeper after KL Rahul, missed the T20 World Cup squad. With competition from in-form keepers like Samson and Kishan, Pant is eager to make an impact in IPL 2026 and lead Lucknow Super Giants to a successful campaign.
