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Rishabh Pant

Born on October 4, 1997, Rishabh Rajendra Pant or Rishabh Pant is an Indian international cricketer who plays for the Indian cricket team as a wicket-keeper and batter.

He was born in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, to Rajendra Pant and Saroj Pant. He started playing cricket from the age of 12. He would travel with his mother to Delhi during the weekends to train with Tarak Sinha at the Sonnet Cricket Academy.

Rishabh Pant made his first-class debut on 22 October 2015 in the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy. His turning point came when he was playing U-19 cricket for Delhi against Assam.

While playing a match against Maharashtra in the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy, Pant scored 308 runs in an innings, becoming the third-youngest Indian to score a triple century in first-class cricket.

He scored the fastest century in the Ranjhi Trophy with just 48 balls on 8 November 2016 in Delhi's match against Jharkhand.

In 2017, he was named Delhi's captain for the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He took over from Gautam Gambhir, who led Delhi to the final of the previous season.

In 2018, he played a Zonal T20 League match between Himachal Pradesh and Delhi, making 100 from 32 balls.

Rishabh Pant joined the Delhi Daredevils ahead of the 2016 Indian Premier League on the same day he scored a century for India U-19 team in the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

In March 2021, Pant was named the captain of the Delhi Capitals for the Indian Premier League. He was retained as captain for the 2022 IPL season as well.

On the international front, he played his first Twenty20 International against England in 2017. He made his debut for India in the third T20I against England at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on 1 February 2017.

In 2018, he scored his maiden Test century, against England, also becoming the second-youngest wicket-keeper and the first Indian wicket-keeper to score a Test century in England.

In 2019, he was named as the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year at the 2018 ICC Awards. He was named the Men's Player of the Month in the first edition of the ICC Player of the Month Awards in 2021.

Rishabh Pant was selected as the Indian captain for the T20I series against South Africa in 2022, after the designated captain KL Rahul was ruled of the series due to an injury.

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Watch: Rishabh Pant breaks stadium's roof with monstrous six during practice

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant damaged the stadium's roof during a practice session ahead of the five-match Test series against England set to begin from June 20.

Watch: Captain Shubman Gill rallies team India in first practice session in England

Team India engaged in an intense practice session ahead of their five-match Test series against England, set to begin from June 20. Captain Shubman Gill and his men were seen fired up during their preparations.

Video: Rishabh Pant misses Rohit Sharma as India players arrive in England

Rishabh Pant shares a humorous take on missing Rohit Sharma ahead of England Tests. Shubman Gill steps in as India's new Test captain, signalling a fresh leadership era.

Shubman Gill should take inspiration from Virat Kohli, create a pack of wolves: Ex cricketer

Shubman Gill has been named India's new Test captain. Akash Chopra has urged the batters to create a pack of wolves.

Fan asks Rishabh Pant about Rohit Sharma, India star gives hilarious garden reference

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant gave a hilarious answer when asked by a fan about Rohit Sharma's whereabouts at the airport. India left for England on Thursday, June 5.

After Shubman Gill's appointment, veteran all-rounder reveals Test captaincy aspirations

Ravindra Jadeja has expressed his ambition to captain the Indian Test cricket team. His leadership hopes come amid BCCI's decision to appoint Shubman Gill as Test captain for the England tour.

AB de Villiers slams commentators for negative take on RCB: It got me so angry

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers criticised commentators for their negative remarks on RCB's bowling during their match against LSG in Lucknow on Tuesday. RCB conceded 227, but chased the target down in 18.4 overs.

IPL 2025: R Ashwin slams Rishabh Pant for Digvesh Rathi run-out controversy

R Ashwin slammed LSG captain Rishabh Pant for withdrawing Digvesh Rathi's appeal to run out Jitesh Sharma at the non-striker's end during the game against RCB. Pant withdrew the appeal after Jitesh was adjudged not out by the third umpire.

LSG vs RCB: Rishabh Pant handed big fine for third slow over-rate of the season

Rishabh Pant has been slapped with a Rs 30 lakh fine after Lucknow Super Giants committed their third slow over-rate offence in IPL 2025, with teammates also facing financial penalties post their clash with RCB.

Rishabh Pant’s ability and calibre with the bat were never in doubt: Zaheer Khan

IPL 2025, LSG vs RCB: Zaheer Khan said that the IPL season was a learning experience for Rishabh Pant, who scored a 54-ball century on Tuesday against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Virat Kohli genius par excellence: Dinesh Karthik praises RCB chase master

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli's composed 54 and Jitesh Sharma’s explosive and unbeaten 85 powered RCB past LSG into Qualifier 1, reviving title hopes and ending a nine-year wait with their record seventh consecutive away win.

Rishabh Pant plans short break to recharge before England series: Want to switch off

After LSG's loss to RCB, Rishabh Pant said he plans to "switch off" for a few days before departing for the Test tour of England, to be in a "good frame of mind."

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