Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan comments that Rishabh Pant is currently going through a lean patch, and says Pant’s chances of making the Indian squad for the ODI World Cup 2027 are very low. In his remarks, Pathan encourages Pant to focus on regaining form and to draw inspiration from another India player, though the specific identity of that player is referenced rather than detailed in the provided material. The coverage frames Pant’s current performance as the key factor affecting his near-term prospects, particularly regarding selection for a future major tournament. Overall, the reports reflect Pathan’s assessment of Pant’s present form and the implication it has for his potential consideration in India’s World Cup planning for 2027, while presenting his advice as motivational rather than tactical. No additional match statistics, timelines, or official selection criteria are included in the provided summaries.