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| name          = Rishabh Pant {{verified}}
| name          = Rishabh Rajendra Pant
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| image_caption = Rishabh Pant in 2023
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| birth_place  = Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
| birth_place  = Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
| nationality  = Indian
| nationality  = Indian
| occupation    = Cricketer
| education    = The Indian Public School, Dehradun
| alma_mater    =Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
| occupation    = Cricketer (Wicketkeeper-Batsman)
| years_active  = 2017 – Present
| years_active  = 2017 – Present
| known_for    = Explosive Batting, Wicketkeeping, Test Heroics in Australia
| known_for    = Explosive Batting, Wicketkeeping, Test Heroics in Australia
| awards        = ICC Emerging Player of the Year 2018, Arjuna Award 2023
| notable_works = Gabba Heroics (2021), Match-winning innings in Tests
| awards        = ICC Emerging Player of the Year (2018), Arjuna Award (2023)
| spouse        = —
| spouse        = —
| children     =
| parents      = Rajendra Pant (Father), Saroj Pant (Mother)
| religion     = [[Hinduism]]
| website      = [https://www.instagram.com/rishabpant Instagram]
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| notable_works = Gabba Heroics (2021), Match-winning innings in Tests
}}'''Rishabh Rajendra Pant''' (born 4 October 1997) is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman. Known for his aggressive batting and fearless mindset, Pant became a household name after his historic Test performances in Australia during the 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
}}'''Rishabh Rajendra Pant''' (born 4 October 1997) is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman. Known for his aggressive batting and fearless mindset, Pant became a household name after his historic Test performances in Australia during the 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gabba Hero Rishabh Pant Delivers The Knockout Punch As India Create History In Australia |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/gabba-hero-rishabh-pant-delivers-the-knockout-punch-as-india-create-history-in-australia-101610948225183.html |website=Hindustan Times |date=19 Jan 2021 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==
Rishabh Pant was born in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. He moved to Delhi at a young age to train under coach Tarak Sinha at Sonnet Cricket Club. For several years, he traveled frequently between Roorkee and Delhi for training.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rishabh Pant: Life Journey & Cricket |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2021/01/20/rishabh-pant-biography-life-journey-cricket.html |website=The Week |date=20 Jan 2021 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>
Rishabh Pant was born in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. He moved to Delhi at a young age to train under coach Tarak Sinha at Sonnet Cricket Club. For several years, he traveled frequently between Roorkee and Delhi for training.


== Education ==
== Education ==
He studied at The Indian Public School, Dehradun, and later attended Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rishabh Pant Biography: Cricket Career, Records, Education |url=https://www.careerindia.com/features/rishabh-pant-biography-cricket-career-records-achievements-and-education-030091.html |website=Career India |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>
He studied at The Indian Public School, Dehradun, and later attended Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Pant rose through the ranks in U-19 cricket and was part of India’s squad for the 2016 U-19 World Cup. He gained attention after scoring a 24-ball fifty — the fastest in U-19 World Cup history.<ref>{{cite web |title=India’s Rishabh Pant Hits Fastest Fifty In Under-19 World Cup History |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-rishabh-pant-hits-fastest-fifty-in-under-19-world-cup-history-970373 |website=ESPN Cricinfo |date=6 Feb 2016 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>
Pant rose through the ranks in U-19 cricket and was part of India’s squad for the 2016 U-19 World Cup. He gained attention after scoring a 24-ball fifty — the fastest in U-19 World Cup history.


=== International Debut ===
=== International Debut ===


T20I Debut: 1 February 2017 vs England
T20I Debut: 1 February 2017 vs England


Test Debut: 18 August 2018 vs England
Test Debut: 18 August 2018 vs England


ODI Debut: 21 October 2018 vs West Indies
ODI Debut: 21 October 2018 vs West Indies


In 2018, Pant became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century in England.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rishabh Pant Becomes First Indian Wicketkeeper To Score Century In England |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/rishabh-pant-becomes-first-indian-wicketkeeper-to-score-century-in-england-1338723-2018-09-11 |website=India Today |date=11 Sep 2018 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>
In 2018, Pant became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century in England.


=== Gabba Glory ===
=== Gabba Glory ===
In January 2021, Pant scored an unbeaten 89* at The Gabba, Brisbane, helping India win the series 2–1 against Australia — ending Australia’s 32-year unbeaten streak at the venue.<ref>{{cite web |title=Australia vs India 4th Test Match Report |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-in-australia-2020-21-1223877/australia-vs-india-4th-test-1223879/match-report |website=ESPN Cricinfo |date=19 Jan 2021 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>
In January 2021, Pant scored an unbeaten 89 at The Gabba, Brisbane, helping India win the series 2–1 against Australia — ending Australia’s 32-year unbeaten streak at the venue.
 
== IPL Career ==
Pant plays for [[Delhi Capitals]] in the Indian Premier League. He was appointed captain in 2021 and remains a vital part of the franchise.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rishabh Pant Appointed As Delhi Capitals Captain For IPL 2021 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/ipl/article/rishabh-pant-appointed-as-delhi-capitals-captain-for-ipl-2021/730932 |website=Times Now |date=30 March 2021 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>


== Achievements ==
== Achievements ==


Fastest 50 in U-19 World Cup history
Fastest 50 in U-19 World Cup history


First Indian WK to score a Test century in England & Australia
First Indian WK to score a Test century in England & Australia


ICC Emerging Player of the Year (2018)<ref>{{cite web |title=ICC Awards 2018: Rishabh Pant Named Emerging Player |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/957693 |website=ICC |date=22 Jan 2019 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>
ICC Emerging Player of the Year


Arjuna Award (2023)<ref>{{cite web |title=Rishabh Pant To Be Awarded Arjuna Award 2023 |url=https://www.thequint.com/sports/cricket/rishabh-pant-to-be-awarded-arjuna-award-2023#read-more |website=The Quint |date=29 Dec 2023 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>
Arjuna Award (2023)


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==
Pant was involved in a near-fatal car accident in December 2022 but made a remarkable recovery and returned to IPL 2024 with Delhi Capitals.<ref>{{cite web |title=India Cricketer Rishabh Pant Injured In Car Accident |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-cricketer-rishabh-pant-injured-in-car-accident-on-delhi-dehradun-highway-3669416 |website=NDTV |date=30 Dec 2022 |access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> He is currently unmarried and known for his witty, light-hearted nature on and off the field.
Pant was involved in a near-fatal car accident in December 2022 but made a remarkable recovery and returned to IPL 2024 with Delhi Capitals. He is currently unmarried and known for his witty, light-hearted nature on and off the field.
 
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