Rishabh Pant pledges 10% of commercial earnings to his foundation
What's the story
Star Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has promised to donate 10% of his commercial earnings to the Rishabh Pant Foundation. The star wicket-keeper-batter hopes to use this initiative as a platform to promote cricket-related and non-cricket-related causes. As he gears up for a major role in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, he opened up about his passion for this project.
Philanthropic commitment
Gratitude toward cricket and society
Pant thanked cricket and life in general for the opportunities. He said, "Everything I am, everything I have is because of the beautiful sport of cricket and all that I have learned from life." He added he wanted to give back to the sport and society at large through this initiative.
Career highlights
Pant has been India's match-winner
Since his debut in 2017, Pant has been a prized possession Team India across formats. Although his T20I role has been cut short, Pant is pivotal in ODI and Test cricket. He has represented India in 150 internationals across ODIs, T20Is, and Tests. Pant was part of India's squad that won the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA.
IPL milestones
Record-breaking IPL deal and captaincy prospects
Pant's prowess on the field hasn't gone unnoticed by the broader cricket community. The recognition saw him become the most expensive player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history when Lucknow Super Giants secured his services for ₹27 crore in a recent mega auction. Not just the record-breaking deal, he was also appointed as the franchise's captain, further cementing his leadership potential within Indian cricket.