Rishabh Pant

Cricketer

Indian Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/10/1997
Age28 years
BirthplaceHaridwar, 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 NameRishabh Rajendra Pant

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Weight70 Kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Indian Public School, Dehradun
College/UniversitySri Venkateswara College, Delhi University, New Delhi
Educational QualificationNot Known

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteKumauni Brahmin
Food HabitVegetarian
HobbiesListening to Music, Swimming
Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Affairs/GirlfriendsIsha Negi

Family

FatherRajendra Pant (Died in 2017)
MotherSaroj Pant
SiblingsSakshi Pant (Elder)

Career

International Debut
Test18/08/2018 vs England at Nottingham
ODI21/10/2018 vs West Indies at Guwahati
T2001/02/2017 vs England at Bengaluru
Jersey Number#77 (India), #777 (Domestic)
Domestic/State Team(s)Delhi, Delhi Daredevils, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants
Coach/MentorTarak Sinha
Batting StyleLeft-hand bat
Favourite ShotPull Shot
Records
2016 Under-19 World Cup
  • 2nd highest run-scorer with 267 runs
  • Fastest half-century in 18 balls
2016–17 Ranji Trophy
  • Scored 308 runs against Maharashtra, became 3rd youngest Indian to hit a triple century in first-class cricket
  • Fourth-youngest triple-centurion in first-class cricket at 19 years and 12 days
Ranji TrophyFastest century in 48 balls against Jharkhand
Test Debut
  • 1st Indian and 6th overall player to take 7 catches on Test debut as a wicket-keeper
  • 1st Indian and 12th overall player to hit a six as the first scoring shot on Test debut
  • First Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in England
  • 1st Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in the fourth innings of a Test
Test Matches
  • Equalled world record for most catches taken in a Test (11 catches)
  • Fastest Indian wicketkeeper to reach 1,000 runs
  • First Indian wicketkeeper to score Test centuries in England and Australia
IPL
  • Scored unbeaten 128 off 63 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018, then highest individual score by an Indian cricketer in IPL history
  • Second youngest player to score a century in IPL
  • 125 IPL matches with 3,553 runs, 2 centuries and 19 half-centuries
Awards, Achievements
  • 2018 Emerging Player of IPL 11
  • Stylish Player Award
  • Core member of Indian squad that won 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
  • Core member of Indian squad that won 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
  • Captain of Lucknow Super Giants (2025 onwards)
Career Turning PointPerformance in the 2016 U19 World Cup

Favourites

Cricketer(s)
Cricket GroundLord's in London
Actor(s)
ActressShraddha Kapoor
FilmBaghban
SongHelplessly by Tatiana Manaois
Football ClubManchester United FC
BookPanchatantra by Vishnu Sharma
DestinationAustralia

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes-Benz GLC
Money Factor
Salary
IPL 11Rs. 15 crore (as of 2018)
IPL 2025Rs. 27 crore (Lucknow Super Giants)

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.
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