Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma. [Source - Starsports/Instagram]
Cricket is often about the actions on the field like the centuries, wickets, and nail-biting finishes, but sometimes it is the little off-field moments that steal the spotlight. During the innings break of the second ODI between India and South Africa in Raipur, broadcasters captured a hilarious and heartwarming interaction in the dugout that had fans across social media grinning from ear to ear.
Heartwarming Pant–Rohit moment leaves everyone smiling in Raipur ODI
As India prepared to bowl, Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma were seen standing together in the dugout, fully focused on the game. But then, the camera caught a tiny detail, an eyelash falling from Rohit’s eye and without missing a second, Pant picked it up and handed it back to him, vibrating the old saying that a wish comes true if you blow off a falling eyelash.
In a video posted by Star Sports, commentators could not resist the moment and Abhishek Nayar with the mic, added a playful touch, speculated what Rohit’s wish might be. It might be about a long-term hope for the 2027 World Cup success or an immediate wish to make a century in the next game in Vizag.
The lighthearted commentary, combined with the genuine camaraderie between the two Indian stars, created a delightful scene alongside the high-intensity cricket on the field.
Fans quickly took to social media to share their joy, flooding timelines with clips and memes of the playful human side of cricketers. Moments like these remind everyone that even superstar athletes have simple, relatable interactions, and the bond between teammates.
After two remarkable centuries from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad had already thrilled the Raipur crowd, this off-field moment became the cherry on top, a funny, heartwarming glimpse of Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant in the Indian dugout that fans will remember for some time.





