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| Rishabh Pant in 2023 | |
| Born | 04 October 1997 (age 27) Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | The Indian Public School, Dehradun |
| Alma mater | Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi |
| Occupation | Cricketer (Wicketkeeper-Batsman) |
| Years active | 2017 – Present |
| Known for | Explosive Batting, Wicketkeeping, Test Heroics in Australia |
| Notable works | Gabba Heroics (2021), Match-winning innings in Tests |
| Awards | ICC Emerging Player of the Year (2018), Arjuna Award (2023) |
| Spouse(s) | — |
| Parents | Rajendra Pant (Father), Saroj Pant (Mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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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.
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.
Education
He studied at The Indian Public School, Dehradun, and later attended Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University.
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.
International Debut
• T20I Debut: 1 February 2017 vs England
• Test Debut: 18 August 2018 vs England
• ODI Debut: 21 October 2018 vs West Indies
In 2018, Pant became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century in England.
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.
Achievements
• Fastest 50 in U-19 World Cup history
• First Indian WK to score a Test century in England & Australia
• ICC Emerging Player of the Year
• Arjuna Award (2023)
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. He is currently unmarried and known for his witty, light-hearted nature on and off the field.