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| birth_place = Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India | | birth_place = Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India | ||
| nationality = Indian | | nationality = Indian | ||
| | education = Indian Public School, Dehradun, Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University | |||
| occupation = Cricketer | | occupation = Cricketer | ||
| years_active = 2017 – Present | | years_active = 2017 – Present | ||
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| website = [https://www.instagram.com/rishabpant Instagram] | | website = [https://www.instagram.com/rishabpant Instagram] | ||
| notable_works = Gabba Heroics (2021), Match-winning innings in Tests | | 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. | ||
== 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 === | ||
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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. | 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. | 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 == | == Achievements == | ||
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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 | ICC Emerging Player of the Year | ||
Arjuna Award (2023) | 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. | 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. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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