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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.<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/gabba-hero-rishabh-pant-delivers-the-knockout-punch-as-india-create-history-in-australia-101610948225183.html</ref> | }}'''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>https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2021/01/20/rishabh-pant-biography-life-journey-cricket.html</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.<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> | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
He studied at The Indian Public School, Dehradun, and later attended Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University.<ref>https://www.careerindia.com/features/rishabh-pant-biography-cricket-career-records-achievements-and-education-030091.html</ref> | 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> | ||
== 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>https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-rishabh-pant-hits-fastest-fifty-in-under-19-world-cup-history-970373</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.<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> | ||
=== International Debut === | === International Debut === | ||
In 2018, Pant became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century in England.<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/rishabh-pant-becomes-first-indian-wicketkeeper-to-score-century-in-england-1338723-2018-09-11</ref> | 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.<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> | |||
=== 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>https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-in-australia-2020-21-1223877/australia-vs-india-4th-test-1223879/match-report</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.<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> | ||
== IPL Career == | == 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>https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/ipl/article/rishabh-pant-appointed-as-delhi-capitals-captain-for-ipl-2021/730932</ref> | 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 | |||
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> | |||
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> | |||
== 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>https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-cricketer-rishabh-pant-injured-in-car-accident-on-delhi-dehradun-highway-3669416</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.<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. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 11:41, 2 August 2025
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| Rishabh Pant in 2023 | |
| Born | 04 October 1997 (age 27) Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| 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 | |
| Religion | |
| Website | |
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.[1]
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.[2]
Education
He studied at The Indian Public School, Dehradun, and later attended Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
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 (2018)[8]
Arjuna Award (2023)[9]
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.[10] He is currently unmarried and known for his witty, light-hearted nature on and off the field.
References
- ↑ Gabba Hero Rishabh Pant Delivers The Knockout Punch As India Create History In Australia . In Hindustan Times (19 Jan 2021) . Retrieved 1 August 2025
- ↑ Rishabh Pant: Life Journey & Cricket . In The Week (20 Jan 2021) . Retrieved 1 August 2025
- ↑ Rishabh Pant Biography: Cricket Career, Records, Education . In Career India . Retrieved 1 August 2025
- ↑ India’s Rishabh Pant Hits Fastest Fifty In Under-19 World Cup History . In ESPN Cricinfo (6 Feb 2016) . Retrieved 1 August 2025
- ↑ Rishabh Pant Becomes First Indian Wicketkeeper To Score Century In England . In India Today (11 Sep 2018) . Retrieved 1 August 2025
- ↑ Australia vs India 4th Test Match Report . In ESPN Cricinfo (19 Jan 2021) . Retrieved 1 August 2025
- ↑ Rishabh Pant Appointed As Delhi Capitals Captain For IPL 2021 . In Times Now (30 March 2021) . Retrieved 1 August 2025
- ↑ ICC Awards 2018: Rishabh Pant Named Emerging Player . In ICC (22 Jan 2019) . Retrieved 1 August 2025
- ↑ Rishabh Pant To Be Awarded Arjuna Award 2023 . In The Quint (29 Dec 2023) . Retrieved 1 August 2025
- ↑ India Cricketer Rishabh Pant Injured In Car Accident . In NDTV (30 Dec 2022) . Retrieved 1 August 2025