Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/10/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India |
Latest News about Rishabh Pant
01/07/2026
Pant was ruled out of an ODI series after suffering a side strain, also described as an oblique muscle tear, during practice in Vadodara. Dhruv Jurel was named as his replacement in the squad.
29/05/2026
Rishabh Pant stepped down as captain of Lucknow Super Giants after requesting to be relieved of leadership duties. The franchise accepted his decision, ending his stint as captain during the IPL 2026 season.
08/07/2025
Pant was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2025 and the home Test series against West Indies after fracturing a foot during the Manchester Test against England. He was injured while batting and did not continue wicket-keeping duties, with Dhruv Jurel taking over behind the stumps.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rishabh Rajendra Pant |
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| Current Role | Vice-captain of Indian Test team, Captain of Lucknow Super Giants |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | The Indian Public School, Dehradun |
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| College/University | Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University, New Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Kumauni Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Swimming |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Isha Negi |
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Family
| Father | Rajendra Pant (Died in 2017) |
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| Mother | Saroj Pant |
| Siblings | Sakshi Pant (Elder) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #77 (India), #777 (Domestic) | ||||||||||||
| Domestic/State Team(s) | Delhi, Delhi Daredevils, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants | ||||||||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Tarak Sinha | ||||||||||||
| Batting Style | Left-hand bat | ||||||||||||
| Favourite Shot | Pull Shot | ||||||||||||
| Records |
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| Awards, Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | Performance in the 2016 U19 World Cup |
Favourites
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| Cricket Ground | Lord's in London |
| Actor(s) | |
| Actress | Shraddha Kapoor |
| Film | Baghban |
| Song | Helplessly by Tatiana Manaois |
| Football Club | Manchester United FC |
| Book | Panchatantra by Vishnu Sharma |
| Destination | Australia |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes-Benz GLC | ||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rishabpant/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RishabhPant17 | |
| https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dreamed of becoming a professional cricketer admiring Adam Gilchrist. | |
| 2. Relocated to Delhi for advanced training as a youngster. | |
| 3. Played for Rajasthan at U-14 and U-16 levels prior to Delhi stint. | |
| 4. Received coaching from Rahul Dravid in India-A squad. | |
| 5. Displayed resilience by playing matches shortly after father's demise. | |
| 6. Recognized for being both a prankster and a sentimental individual. | |
| 7. Mentored by Tarak Sinha and groomed for Indian team by Ashish Nehra. | |
| 8. Named Emerging Player of the Season in IPL 11. | |
| 9. Holds the joint record for the longest duck by an Indian player in Tests. | |
| 10. Designated captain of Delhi Capitals. | |
| 11. Second-youngest Indian to captain in T20Is at 24 years and 248 days against South Africa in Delhi. |