Watch: Rishabh Pant and his friends give candies to local children ahead of IPL 2026

Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant is enjoying a relaxing break in the mountains with his close friends. A video shared on social media shows Pant spending quality time in a cold and beautiful mountain area, away from the busy cricket schedule.

In the video, Pant is seen with fellow cricketer Rahul Tewatiya and a group of friends. They look cheerful as they enjoy the fresh air and scenic views. The clip shows a lighter and happier side of the Indian wicketkeeper-batter.

The most heart-warming moment comes when Pant and his friends are seen giving candies to local children. The kids look excited and smiling, and fans on social media praised the kind gesture. Many users said it was good to see Pant sharing joy and happiness during his vacation.

Watch the video here:

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