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Who is Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant

About Rishabh Pant

Who is Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant is an Indian cricketer, who plays as a middle-order wicket-keeper batsman for the Indian team. Pant is also the captain of the Delhi Capitals team of the Indian Premier League.
 
Rishabh Pant's life and education
 
Rishabh Rajendra Pant was born on Uttarakhand's Roorkee on October 4, 1997. He started his cricket training at Sonnet Cricket Academy in Delhi at the age of 12 and was coached by Tarak Sinha. He represented Rajasthan at U-14 and U-16 levels.
He did his graduation in commerce from Delhi University's Sri Venkateswara College.
 
Rishabh Pant's career
 
Pant made his first-class debut for Delhi in October 2015 in
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Latest Updates on Rishabh Pant

How Jurel is pushing for 4th Test inclusion following Pant's injury setback

At training on Thursday at Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham, Jurel made a strong impression with both bat and glove, making a strong case for India's playing XI in the Manchester Test

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Updated On : 20 Jul 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

Rahul equals Sachin-Pant's unique record with 4th Test century in England

Rahul scored a brilliant ton in the third Test at Lord's to keep India on level terms with England

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 6:52 PM IST

ENG vs IND 3rd Test, Day 3: KL Rahul-Pant give India a steady start

India trail England by 139 runs as Rishabh Pant lost his wicket just before lunch courtesy of a run-out at the non striker's end.

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 5:37 PM IST

Injured Pant comes out to bat at his usual spot despite struggles in nets

While ICC rules do allow teams to replace players after injury, that is only for concussion injury

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2025 | 10:23 PM IST

Jurel replaces injured Pant as keeper! Will Rishabh come out to bat?

As the injury occurred on the field, it is expected that Rishabh Pant will be allowed to bat in India's innings. However, it remains to be seen how serious is the injury.

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2025 | 7:31 PM IST

Pant slams Dukes balls ahead of Lords Test, says are losing shape quickly

Captain Shubman Gill had also complained about the ball getting softer after the Edgbaston Test

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2025 | 8:59 PM IST

Here's why Ashwin wants Rishabh Pant to convert hundreds to double tons

Ashwin praised Rishabh Pant's twin centuries, suggesting they were among the standout performances in recent times. However, he argued that comparisons with MS Dhoni are misplaced.

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Updated On : 26 Jun 2025 | 3:31 PM IST

Are Rishabh Pant's valiant efforts rewriting how Test cricket is played?

Pant's audacious shot selection has often left fans holding their breath in matches but has given him the results he wants as well on multiple occasions.

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Updated On : 26 Jun 2025 | 12:54 PM IST

ICC reprimands Rishabh Pant, who is just 3 points away from a Test ban

According to the ICC, Pant breached Article 2.8, which pertains to showing dissent at an umpire's decision during an international match.

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Updated On : 24 Jun 2025 | 4:16 PM IST

Pant becomes first Indian keeper to hit centuries in both Test innings

Pant is also only the seventh Indian player overall to achieve this unique feat in Test cricket

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Updated On : 23 Jun 2025 | 7:48 PM IST

Frustrated Pant throws away ball in anger after umpire refuses to change it

What remains to be seen is whether Pant's display will prompt any official response from match referees or the ICC.

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Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 6:16 PM IST

Pant refined defence post-Australia tour: Childhood coach Devender Sharma

Devender Sharma, one of Pant's childhood coaches alongside the late Tarak Sinha, attributed the resurgence to the work the wicketkeeper batter has put in on his defence and shot selection.

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Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 5:35 PM IST

He's got his own computer: Ravi Shastri on Rishabh Pant's batting display

Pant's seventh Test hundred, and only his second since surviving a near-fatal car accident in 2022, was marked by a flamboyant one-handed six on 99 and a celebratory somersault afterwards.

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Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 1:35 PM IST

ENG vs IND 1st Test Day 2: Pant-Bumrah shine as India keep ENG in check

Bumrah, with three wickets, was India's only successful bowler on day 2

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2025 | 11:58 PM IST

Who hit the most sixes in Tests for India? Check Pant's six tally here

While Pant is gradually rising towards the top, it is England skipper Ben Stokes who is at the top of the ladder with 133 sixes to his name at the moment.

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2025 | 6:01 PM IST

ENG vs IND: Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni's record of most Test centuries

Rishabh Pant has quickly risen to the top, surpassing Dhoni's tally of six Test centuries in just 77 innings. Dhoni had scored 6 hundreds in 144 Test innings.

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2025 | 5:03 PM IST

Going to put best foot forward to make IND happy again: Pant on air tragedy

A London-bound Air India flight crashed moments after its takeoff, killing 241 passengers and crew members aboard last week in one of the most gruesome tragedies in the country's aviation history.

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Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 4:39 PM IST

Rishabh Pant reveals India batting order ahead of ENG vs IND 1st Test

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant on Wednesday confirmed that Shubman Gill will bat at No. 4 in the Test series against England, while he will follow the skipper at the No. 5 slot.

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Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 4:33 PM IST

In England you got to play a little side-on: Pant reveals shift in stance

Pant, who is going to bat at No. 5 in the five-Test series beginning on Friday, will have to play a larger role for India with the bat, particularly in the absence of retired stars such as Rohit.

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Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 4:26 PM IST

Rohit Sharma will be missed deeply: Pant ahead of IND vs ENG Test series

The tour marks India's first Test series without stalwarts Rohit and Kohli, both of whom called time on their red-ball careers earlier this month

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Updated On : 07 Jun 2025 | 1:39 PM IST