Rishabh Pant isn't fit to play the upcoming World Cup but former Australian ace Adam Gilchrist is still fascinated by the kind of impact that the burly keeper-batter has had in his six years with the Indian team.
Pant, who will lead India A, is returning after a three-month absence because of a foot injury which he sustained in July in England, and now the 28-year-old southpaw is aiming to get back to the national fold during the two-match Test series against the Proteas.
Suyash Sharma needs more support if RCB are to lift the trophy for the second time, believes former Mumbai Indians batter, Aditya Tare.
Vijay Hazare: Pant's unbeaten half-ton in big Delhi win over Services; Axar hits century for Gujarat
Speaking at the end of the day's play, Rishabh Pant explains how he was able to turn it around for the India on day 1 of the fifth Test against England.
The star cricketer shared photographs of him having a haircut under a tree, one of his favourite childhood memories.
Pant's wicketkeeping experience to aid India captaincy in Guwahati: Ricky Ponting
Rishabh Pant became the first Indian and only the 12th player on record to hit a six as the first scoring shot of their Test career.
'I have a feeling that after a certain transition happens, you could see Rishabh Pant opening the batting for India in T20 cricket.'
Kane Williamson, Lucknow Super Giants' strategy coach, discusses the team's need to improve their home performance and adapt to challenging pitch conditions following their recent defeat in an IPL match.
Lucknow Super Giants face a tough challenge against a confident Sunrisers Hyderabad in their upcoming IPL clash. SRH's explosive batting and home advantage make them favourites, while LSG needs to address their batting inconsistencies to secure their first win of the season.
He is also expected to sit out the home Test series against the West Indies in October.
Pant blazed his way to a breath-taking 91 on the third day of the ongoing first Test between India and England in Chennai.
Pant, looking super fit after a three-month injury layoff, took the field for India A against South Africa A at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Warner's 58-ball magnificent effort helped Delhi beat SRH by 21 runs.
Pant boost for Delhi as keeper-batter returns for Vijay Hazare Trophy
The Indian selectors will be announcing the team for the three-match ODI series against the Black Caps, starting January 11 in Vadodara and there have been speculations about whether Pant can hold on to his place in the squad.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to leverage their powerful batting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants' disciplined bowling attack in their upcoming IPL match
Rahane, who too has also endured rough end of the stick as far selection matters go, had a word of advice for Rishabh Pant.
Indian cricketers have dominated the Wisden Almanack 2026 awards, securing seven of the nine honours.
India A skipper Rishabh Pant will look to build on the gains from the first match, while the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav will aim for crucial red-ball game time in the second four-day match against a Temba Bavuma-led South Africa A in Bengaluru from Thursday.
'I want to be conventional and also blend with out-of-box thinking. Want to have nice balance...'
Rishabh Pant's wicket was more than just another dismissal on the scorecard -- it was the moment Delhi's chase began to collapse
There were no potholes on the road where cricketer Rishabh Pant's car met with a near-fatal accident, a National Highways Authority of India official said on Monday.
Ian Chappell feels that Ravichandran Ashwin will certainly be the biggest threat but the Australia batters need to be proactive against him.
Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 70 powers Delhi Capitals to a remarkable comeback win over LSG after early collapse, sealing the chase with a 119-run stand with Tristan Stubbs.
Jos Buttler credits Matthew Hayden's advice and a break from the game for his return to form after struggling in the T20 World Cup.
Delhi's young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant batted himself into the record books as he struck the fastest ever hundred by an Indian in a first-class game by hitting a 48-ball ton against Jharkhand in a Ranji Trophy encounter in Thumba, Kerala, on Tuesday.
The Indian team touched down in London ahead of the Lord's Test, starting on Thursday and the wicket-keeper batter was spotted soaking in some attention at Wimbledon.
Pant acknowledge that the knock meant a lot to him as it helped the team come out of a seemingly precarious position.
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Lucknow Super Giants in a dramatic Super Over finish in the Indian Premier League.
Rishabh Pant's 'chaotic' leadership style and batting might be the wildcard India need to level the Test series against South Africa, former cricketer Jonty Rhodes said on Friday.
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar lauded wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant's fearless batting approach and natural talent, recalling how Ashish Nehra had predicted the youngster's rapid rise.
True to form, Pant brought up his seventh Test hundred in the most Pant-esque way possible, with a soaring one-handed six off Shoaib Bashir. A
As Rishabh Pant walked back after a splendid 134 off 178 balls - laced with 12 fours and two sixes - the Headingley crowd rose in appreciation of a masterclass.
'To be honest, I was a little nervous, because in India when we were playing West Indies, in the last two innings, I got out on 92 and 92. So I was scared slightly but I got through that phase quickly'
Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly smashed entertaining half-centuries as Punjab Kings overpowered Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in the IPL 2026 match in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Sunday.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 29.
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday. Opting to bowl, LSG restricted KKR to 181 for four.
Speaking ahead of the 2026 season, Goenka said the team is still shaping its identity and that real respect comes only with winning the trophy.
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