- Full Name: Rishabh Rajendra Pant
- Nickname(s): Spidey, RP17
- Date of Birth: October 4, 1997
- Place of Birth: Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Cricketer
- Batting Style: Left-Handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm Off Break
- Role in Team: Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Jersey Number: 17
- Net Worth: 100 crore
Early Life & Education:
Rishabh Pant was born into a middle-class family in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Saroj Pant is a stay-at-home mom, and his father, Rajendra Pant, taught at schools.
Pant travelled to Delhi with his mother when he was 12 years old in order to train at the Sonnet Cricket Academy under coach Tarak Sinha. Despite his initial struggles, he eventually moved to Rajasthan and subsequently returned to Delhi to play local cricket.
Pant fashioned his aggressive batting and wicketkeeping after MS Dhoni, whom he admired.
Cricket Career:
Debut Matches:
- First-Class Debut: 2015 (Delhi in Ranji Trophy)
- IPL Debut: 2016 (Delhi Daredevils, now Delhi Capitals)
- T20I Debut: February 1, 2017, vs England
- Test Debut: August 18, 2018, vs England
- ODI Debut: October 21, 2018, vs West Indies
Major Achievements & Records:
- First Indian wicketkeeper to score centuries in England & Australia (Test cricket)
- Youngest Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century (vs England, 2018)
- Fastest century in IPL by an Indian wicketkeeper (128 off 63 balls, 2018)*
- Key player in India’s historic Test series win in Australia (2020-21, match-winning 89 at Gabba)*
- Only Indian wicketkeeper to hit centuries in both England & Australia
- Most runs in a Test series by an Indian wicketkeeper (2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy)
Captaincy Record:
- Delhi Capitals Captain (2021-Present, IPL) – Led DC to IPL 2021 Playoffs
- Stand-in Captain for India in T20Is (2022)
Personal Life:
- Father: Rajendra Pant (Passed away in 2017)
- Mother: Saroj Pant (Homemaker)
- Sister: Sakshi Pant
- Rumored Girlfriend: Isha Negi (Entrepreneur, interior designer)
Physical Stats:
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 75 kg (165 lbs)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Awards & Honors:
- ICC Emerging Player of the Year (2018)
- BCCI Best Test Wicketkeeper-Batsman Award (2019, 2021)
- Named in ICC Test Team of the Year (2021, 2022)
- Arjuna Award (2023)
IPL Career:
- Teams: Delhi Capitals (2016-Present)
- Captaincy: Led Delhi Capitals to the IPL 2021 Playoffs
- Highest Score: 128* vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2018)
2022 Car Accident & Recovery:
Rishabh Pant was engaged in a major vehicle accident close to Roorkee, Uttarakhand, on December 30, 2022. He sustained several wounds, including fractures and rips in his ligaments.
Pant returned to cricket in the 2024 Indian Premier League as captain of the Delhi Capitals following successful operations and a year-long recuperation.
Legacy & Influence:
Rishabh Pant’s aggressive style, game-winning innings, and gutsy batting are well-known. He is seen as a potential captain and MS Dhoni’s successor in Indian cricket.
