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Rishabh Pant, upon meeting Ziva Dhoni soon resumed his babysitting duties
World Cup 2019: Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been brought to England to join the squad as cover for injured Shikhar Dhawan.
Pant - whose omission from the original squad became a topic of heated debates - is one of the most exciting players to have emerged in Indian cricket.
Pant accompanied the squad to Old Trafford in Manchester and witnessed India's 89- run victory over Pakistan.
While at the stadium, the player - who has been a termed as a babysitter - made sure to meet his favourite Ziva Dhoni.
Pant, upon meeting her soon resumed his babysitting duties. The two can be heard screaming and having a competition as to who can cheer the loudest.
Rishabh Pant resuming babysitting duties, this time with @ziva_singh_dhoni! #repost
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The two had even caught up during the Indian Premier League. Post the Qualifier 2 match between CSK and DC, Pant was spotted babysitting Ziva. In the video posted by a fan, Pant can be seen playing with Ziva. CSK's supporting staff were also present.
Pant and Ziva seemed to be enjoying each others company as Ziva is teaching the Delhi wicketkeeper Hindi, watch:
Baby Ziva with her Student Rishab Pant #MSDhoni #Ziva #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/4ZInIzbvl6
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As for Dhawan, "...he is presently under the observation of the BCCI medical team. The team management has decided that Dhawan will continue to be in England and his progress will be monitored," the Indian team said in a statement.
"Dhawan sustained an injury on the back of his left hand in the region between the index finger and thumb...," it added.