With the opener just around the corner, fans are eagerly anticipating how Pant and the rest of the squad will channel this preparation into performance on match day.

As Team India prepares to face South Africa in the first ODI at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on November 30, 2025, Rishabh Pant gave fans a glimpse into his mindset with an inspiring social media post. The wicket-keeper batter shared a series of photos on X, showing him training and gearing up for the upcoming match, captioning them: “Head down, heart steady and focus on the controllables. Everything has its time, keep working hard.”

Pant’s post reflects his calm and determined approach as India enters the limited-overs leg of the series. Following a challenging Test series against South Africa, the team is looking to regroup, and Pant, as a senior white-ball player, seems ready to lead by example with both his performance and mindset. His emphasis on focusing on what can be controlled and trusting the process has resonated with fans, who flooded the post with supportive messages.

As India takes the field against a formidable South African side, Pant’s words serve as both motivation and reassurance, signaling that the team is focused, united, and ready to put in the hard work required to achieve success. With the opener just around the corner, fans are eagerly anticipating how Pant and the rest of the squad will channel this preparation into performance on match day.

'Aare Bhaiya Abhi...': Rishabh Pant's Hilarious Comment During Photoshoot Goes Viral Ahead Of IND vs SA 1st ODI; Video

As the Indian squad prepared for its limited-overs revival against South Africa national cricket team, spirits were light at the official photoshoot and Rishabh Pant brought a bit of humour to the day. A clip released by the team shows the wicket-keeper batter reacting to a photographer’s cue with a cheeky smile and a candid line: “Aare bhaiya abhi uth ke aaya hoon.” The spontaneous reply, roughly meaning “Brother, I just woke up,” immediately drew laughter in the room and many smiles from fans once the video went viral.

This lighthearted reaction comes at a crucial time for Pant. With India reeling from a disappointing Test series loss to South Africa, the beginning of the ODI leg, set to start on November 30, 2025, offers a fresh start. As vice-captain and senior member of the squad in limited overs, Pant will aim to contribute with his bat and glove; but for now, this brief, jovial moment reminds supporters of his charismatic persona off the field.

As the ODI series against South Africa unfolds, all eyes will be on whether Pant can channel this light-hearted energy into confident performances on the field. Either way, this little moment of humour will likely remain one of the lighter memories ahead of what promises to be a challenging white-ball series.