| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rishabh Rajendra Pant |
| Profession | Cricketer (Batsman, Wicket-keeper) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet inches– 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 65 kg in pounds– 143 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 inches – Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 14 inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | Test– 18 August 2018 vs England at Nottingham ODI– 21 October 2018 vs West Indies at Guwahati T20– 1 February 2017 vs England at Bengaluru |
| Jersey Number | #77 (India) #777 (Domestic) |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | Delhi, Delhi Daredevils |
| Coach/Mentor | Tarak Sinha [1]Sport Star Live |
| Batting Style | Left-hand bat |
| Favourite Shot | Pull Shot |
| Records (main ones) | • In the 2016 Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh, he was India’s 2nd highest run-scorer with 267 runs. • In the 2016 Under-19 World Cup, he scored the fastest half-century (18 balls). • In the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy, Pant scored 308 runs against Maharashtra and became the 3rd youngest Indian and 4th overall, to hit a triple century in first-class cricket. • In November 2016, Pant scored the fastest century (in 48 balls) in the Ranji Trophy, against Jharkhand. • In 2018, he became the 1st Indian and 6th overall player to take 7 catches on Test debut as a wicket-keeper. • In 2018, he became the 1st Indian and 12th overall player to hit a six as the first scoring shot on Test debut. • The first ever Indian-wicketkeeper to score a century in England. • In 2018, he became the 1st Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in the fourth innings of a Test.  • On 10 December 2018, on the final day of the first test between India and Australia, he equalled the world record for most catches taken in a Test by taking the 11th catch in the form of Mitchell Starc. Panth matched the record currently held by England’s Jack Russell and South Africa’s A.B. de Villiers. |
| Awards, Achievements | 2018– Emerging Player of IPL 11, Stylish Player Award |
| Career Turning Point | His performance in the 2016 U19 World Cup |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 4 October 1997
Note: In July 2023, he shared a post on Instagram, mentioned his second date of birth to be 5 January 2023. He dedicated this birthday to the doctors who treated him after he met with a road accident on 30 December 2022. |
| Age (as of 2022) | 25 Years |
| Birthplace | Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India |
| School | The Indian Public School, Dehradun |
| College/University | Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University, New Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kumauni Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Swimming |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affair/Girlfriend | Isha Negi |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Rajendra Pant (Died in 2017) Mother– Saroj Pant |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sister– Sakshi Pant (Elder) |
| Favourites | |
| Cricketer(s) | MS Dhoni, Adam Gilchrist [2]Scroll |
| Cricket Ground | Lord’s in London [3]Sport Star Live |
| Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actress | Shraddha Kapoor [4]Sport Star Live |
| Film | Baghban [5]Sport Star Live |
| Song | “Helplessly” by Tatiana Manaois [6]Sport Star Live |
| Football Club | Manchester United FC |
| Book | Panchatantra by Vishnu Sharma [7]Sport Star Live |
| Destination | Australia [8]Sport Star Live |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Mercedes-Benz GLC |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | IPL 11– ₹15 crore (as in 2018) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Rishabh Pant
- Is Rishabh Pant a smoker? No.
- It is not known if Rishabh Pant consumes alcohol.
- Rishabh had always aspired to become a cricketer, and throughout his upbringing, he admired the Australian Wicket-keeper Batsman, Adam Gilchrist.
- He relocated from Roorkee to Delhi at the age of 12 to receive professional cricket coaching. Initially, he joined the Sonnet Club, where his childhood coach Tarak Sinha advised him to consider moving to Rajasthan for enhanced cricketing prospects.
- Rishabh Pant showcased his talent representing Rajasthan in the U-14 and U-16 levels. However, he encountered discrimination within the Rajasthan cricket community due to being considered an outsider, which led to his dismissal from an academy. Nonetheless, Pant demonstrated exceptional skills in different areas during his early years.
- In a bid to salvage his cricketing career, he made the decision to relocate from Rajasthan to Delhi, a move that ultimately proved to be the turning point for him. He showcased exceptional performance for Delhi in numerous age-level tournaments, paving the path for his first-class debut in 2015.
- spent countless hours together, with the latter being instrumental in honing Pant’s batting abilities during his time with the India-A team.
- He was purchased by Delhi Daredevils in 2016 for ₹1.9 crore, starting from a base price of ₹10 lakhs.
- In 2016, he achieved the fastest 50 in the history of the U19 World Cup, taking just 18 balls to reach the milestone.
- After his father’s untimely demise in 2017 from a cardiac arrest, he displayed remarkable character by scoring an impressive 57 runs for Delhi Daredevils in an IPL match, a mere two days after his father’s cremation.
- Despite being recognized as a prankster, he is also characterized as being an emotional individual.
- credit Ashish Nehra as the one who initially recognized Rishabh Pant’s potential to become an Indian cricket player almost ten years before he actually made his debut.
- Rishabh Pant was honored as the ‘Emerging Player of the Season’ in the 11th season of the IPL for his outstanding performance. As the second highest run-scorer in the tournament, he accumulated a total of 684 runs for Delhi Daredevils. Additionally, Pant achieved the highest number of sixes (37) and fours (68) throughout the season.
- In 2018, during his Test debut series against England, he achieved a peculiar feat. Despite facing 29 balls, he failed to score a single run, joining the ranks of Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan as the Indian players with the longest ducks in Test cricket.
- He is a fine gymnast, but very few people are aware of it.
Not bad!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/QuyrfFcfpD
On January 4, 2019, cricket.com.au tweeted.
- Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the new captain of Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the 14th edition of IPL. This decision came after Shreyas Iyer suffered a left shoulder dislocation, making Pant the fifth-youngest captain in IPL history.
- He was appointed as the state brand ambassador by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on December 20, 2021.
I am grateful to @pushkardhami sir for entrusting me with the role of being the Brand Ambassador for promoting Sports and General Health in Uttarakhand. I am committed to spreading this message and I am delighted that you are taking proactive measures towards a healthier India. https://t.co/xv17rs5bV0
On December 19, 2021, Rishabh Pant tweeted.
- On December 30, 2022, a major accident occurred involving Rishabh Pant while he was driving his Mercedes GLE car near Haridwar. The accident took place around 5:30 am when Pant’s car collided with the divider railings on the Delhi-Haridwar highway. The impact caused the car to flip multiple times before catching fire. Kishor Singh, the superintendent of police in Haridwar (rural), reported that upon hearing the loud crash, nearby villagers and local police swiftly gathered at the scene and successfully rescued Pant from the car. They promptly transported him to a nearby hospital in Dehradun. It is important to note that Pant was the driver of the car involved in the accident.
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