Rishabh Pant
WK-Batsman
- Age
- 28 Y
- Matches
- 159
- Batting Style
- Left Handed Bat
- Bowling Style
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By the time Rishabh Pant made his first-class debut at the age of 18, he had gone through most of the highs and lows a cricketer usually goes through in his entire career. He switched teams from Delhi to Roorkee to Rajasthan and then back to Delhi. All in search of opportunities to showcase his obvious talents. Pant finally came into the limelight in the 2016 U-19 World Cup. His blitzkrieg took India to the final. Although the team fell short, Pant’s emergence as a dashing left-hander who can take the attack to the opposition made up for the final loss. He made his international debut in a T20I against England in 2017. In 2018, he made his Test and ODI debut. Pant’s rise as a batsman is closely related to his rising stock in the IPL. He made his debut in the 2016 season for the Delhi Daredevils. In 2021, he was made captain of the Delhi Capitals. Under his captaincy, the Capitals reached the play-offs of the tournament.
Three Team India players at a crossroads in their careers
A grueling season with a packed international calendar awaits the Indian men's cricket team.
ODI WC: 3 wicket-keepers who can be KL Rahul's back-up
The 2027 ICC ODI World Cup is around 12 months away, with South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia playing host.
Did India miss Virat Kohli in Colombo Test? Kaif opines
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has claimed that the result of the recently concluded Colombo Test would have been different if Virat Kohli had played.
3 changes India need to make for next Test series
India won the Sri Lanka Test series 1-0, but the second match ended in a draw despite the visitors being on the driver's seat.
Ashwin disappointed with Rishabh Pant's performance in SL Tests
Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his disappointment with Rishabh Pant's recent performances during India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which ended 1-0 in India's favor.
ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant enters top 10 among batters
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has emulated his captain Shubman Gill to become the joint-highest-ranked Indian batter in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Test batting Rankings.
SL vs IND: Will Rishabh Pant continue in 2nd Test?
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has expressed concern over Rishabh Pant's fitness for the ongoing Colombo Test.
Is Rishabh Pant the most destructive number-five in Test history?
Rishabh Pant, the dashing Indian wicketkeeper-batter, has been on song in the ongoing two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
Listing batters with most Test sixes away from home
Rishabh Pant has broken another record in Test cricket, surpassing Australian legend Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in the format.
Rishabh Pant breaks this record of legendary MS Dhoni
Rishabh Pant has become India's highest run-scorer among designated wicket-keepers in away Tests, including neutral venues.
Asitha Fernando shines vs India, claims four-fers in successive Tests
India declared their first innings at a commanding 503 for nine on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
2nd Test: SL face daunting task after India's massive declaration
Team India has declared its first innings at a massive 503 /9 against Sri Lanka in the ongoing second and final Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo.
Rishabh Pant surpasses Gilchrist, becomes wicket-keeper with most Test sixes
Rishabh Pant has surpassed former Australian player Adam Gilchrist to become the wicket-keeper with the most sixes in Test cricket.
Colombo Test: India post 300/5 on Day 1 versus SL
Devdutt Padikkal's brilliant century helped India recover from a few early wobbles on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at SSC Colombo on Sunday.
Rishabh Pant retires hurt in 2nd Test versus Sri Lanka
Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter for the Indian cricket team, had to retire hurt on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
IPL: Wasim Jaffer advises Rishabh Pant to skip DC captaincy
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has advised Rishabh Pant to turn down any potential offer for the captaincy of Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL 2027 season.
Is Rishabh Pant the best six-hitter in Test history?
Dashing Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recently made history by becoming the fastest player to complete 100 sixes in Test cricket.
Who will lead Lucknow Super Giants? Rishabh Pant's potential replacements
In May, Rishabh Pant stepped down as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after a disappointing IPL 2026 season.
WTC standings: India remain at fifth despite Galle Test win
Team India's position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings has slightly improved after their victory over Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle.
Who is India's highest run-getter in WTC history?
Rishabh Pant has become India's highest run-scorer in the World Test Championship (WTC), surpassing Shubman Gill.
SL-IND, 1st Test: Rain could affect final day's play
The final day of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle could be heavily affected by rain.
Devdutt Padikkal addresses competition with Sai Sudharsan for No.3 spot
Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal has spoken about the stiff competition with Sai Sudharsan for the No. 3 position in India's Test team.
Galle Test: SL falter in 372-run chase; India eye win
India are on the brink of winning the 1st Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium.
Fastest batters to reach 100 Test sixes (by balls)
Indian batter Rishabh Pant added another feather to his cap, completing 100 sixes in Test cricket.
Rishabh Pant slams his maiden Test fifty in SL: Stats
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant bolstered India with a riveting half-century against Sri Lanka in the ongoing 1st Test in Galle.
Rishabh Pant becomes first Indian with 100 Test sixes: Stats
Rishabh Pant, the explosive wicketkeeper-batter, has become the first Indian to complete 100 sixes in Test cricket.
'Quietly toiling in nets': Rahul lauds Padikkal's maiden Test ton
Devdutt Padikkal's first Test century has been hailed as a result of his dedication and perseverance over the years.
SL-IND, 1st Test: Will rain play spoilsport on Day 3?
Rain has had a significant impact on Day 1 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka, which is currently underway in Galle.
Galle Test: SL bounce back after Devdutt Padikkal's splendid knock
After a rain-delayed start to Day 2, India crossed the 400-run mark by stumps against Sri Lanka in the ongoing 1st Test in Galle.
SL vs IND, 1st Test: Day 2 start timings changed
The second day of the first Test match between Sri Lanka and India will begin at 9:45am IST a change from the original schedule.
Galle Test: Padikkal, Rahul put India in commanding position
Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul put India in a commanding position on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Sri Lanka vs India, 1st Test: Key player matchups
India are set to face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, with the opener beginning on August 15.
Five players who can take India's Test legacy forward
India are gearing up for their remaining assignments in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
Warm-up match: Padikkal, Jadeja headline India's batting performance vs SLCXI
Team India batters had a mixed day at the office on Day 2 of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.
Rishabh Pant seeks Uttarakhand CM's help in land acquisition
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has made a public appeal to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to acquire land in the state.
IPL: Three sides in search of new captains
The Indian Premier League (IPL) could witness multiple captaincy changes ahead of the 2027 season.
1st Test: A look at India's likely XI against SL
After the white-ball leg, India are set to play a two-match Test series against hosts Sri Lanka, starting August 15.
Aiden Markram plays down IPL captaincy speculations for LSG
Aiden Markram, the South African batter, has played down speculation about his potential captaincy of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the upcoming IPL season.
Indians to lose their maiden T20I as captain
Shreyas Iyer's maiden captaincy stint with Team India was off to a woeful start.
LSG to appoint G Jayakumar as batting coach: Report
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are making major moves in the Indian Premier League (IPL) off-season.
Listing the most high-profile trade deals in IPL history
In a major player swap, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) have traded Kuldeep Yadav and Rishabh Pant.
Rishabh Pant is DC's leading run-getter in IPL history: Stats
Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have officially completed a high-profile player trade involving Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav.