Rishabh Pant
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| Rishabh Pant in 2023 | |
| Born | 04 October 1997 (age 27) Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| 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) | — |
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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.[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