Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/10/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India |
Latest News about Rishabh Pant
01/2025
Lucknow Super Giants acquired Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking Rs. 27 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. In January 2025, LSG announced him as captain, marking a major career milestone and fresh start. He played 14 matches for LSG in 2025, scoring 269 runs including one century and one half-century.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rishabh Rajendra Pant |
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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 | ||||||||||||
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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 |
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| 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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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. |