Rishabh Pant
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| Born | 04 October 1997 (age 27) Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| 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 |
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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
- ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/gabba-hero-rishabh-pant-delivers-the-knockout-punch-as-india-create-history-in-australia-101610948225183.html
- ↑ https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2021/01/20/rishabh-pant-biography-life-journey-cricket.html
- ↑ https://www.careerindia.com/features/rishabh-pant-biography-cricket-career-records-achievements-and-education-030091.html
- ↑ https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-rishabh-pant-hits-fastest-fifty-in-under-19-world-cup-history-970373
- ↑ https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/rishabh-pant-becomes-first-indian-wicketkeeper-to-score-century-in-england-1338723-2018-09-11
- ↑ https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-in-australia-2020-21-1223877/australia-vs-india-4th-test-1223879/match-report
- ↑ https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/ipl/article/rishabh-pant-appointed-as-delhi-capitals-captain-for-ipl-2021/730932
- ↑ https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/957693
- ↑ https://www.thequint.com/sports/cricket/rishabh-pant-to-be-awarded-arjuna-award-2023#read-more
- ↑ https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-cricketer-rishabh-pant-injured-in-car-accident-on-delhi-dehradun-highway-3669416