Both franchises are owned by Sanjiv Goenka.
Former England captain David Gower said the mercurial Rishabh Pant performs what 'others can only dream of and takes incredible to another level.'
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali compared the dynamic wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant to India's iconic opener, Virender Sehwag.
The swashbuckling left-hander has a solid record in England, with 808 runs in 10 Tests and 19 innings at an average of 42.52, with four centuries and two fifties. His best score is 146.
Rishabh Pant's IPL 2025 campaign hit a new low -both statistically and symbolically - on Sunday, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
He walked in at a crucial juncture when the team needed him the most. But it was not to be. The 27-year-old lasted just five deliveries before he was sent back.
Rishabh Pant fractured a toe in his right foot after he missed the reverse sweep off England pacer Chris Woakes on the opening day of the fourth Test on Wednesday.
Pant's foray into India's first franchise-based pickleball league marks an exciting new chapter for the sport.
Rishabh Pant has swelling on his operated knee after taking a hit, but hoped the wicketkeeper batter can return to the field on the third of the first Test
Sunil Gavaskar has advised India's flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to "respect" the conditions before launching into his attacking strokes
Pant admitted to feeling immense pressure as his name neared the top of the bidding list. He particularly dreaded being picked by the Punjab Kings, who possessed a massive purse.
Rishabh Pant is only the second wicketkeeper in the history of Test cricket to hit two hundreds in the same match.
With a mic in one hand and the captain's armband on the other, Rishabh Pant is ready to bring the entertainment to IPL 2025!
Memes, angry tweets, and sarcastic jabs poured in, with some calling him a 'fraud' and others even demanding he return the Rs 27 crore paid by the franchise.
Rishabh Pant feels the lure of the IPL is understandable but budding cricketers should always focus on playing for the country.
Parth Jindal admitted that the split had been "devastating" for him personally.
'The boys who are part of the Under-16 high performance camp at NCA Bangalore had the opportunity to interact with Rishabh Pant on cricket, life, hard work and much much more. It was very generous of @RishabhPant17 to spare time for interacting with these young boys.'
Mitchell Marsh praises Rishabh Pant's leadership and the positive environment within the Lucknow Super Giants, highlighting the team's focus on consistency and adaptability.
Rishabh Pant will be entering a new phase of his Indian Premier League (IPL)career when he takes over as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.
Rishabh Pant took to the bowling crease during the Delhi Premier League.
'When I was injured, I had a conversation with myself that when I am back, I should be looking better, moving better and thinking better. Something that keeps me awake at night is that I should not be in the same place.'
Although Pant left no stone unturned, ticking all the boxes, the 26-year found the rehab mundane.
'Rishabh Pant is batting... running,' confirms Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal
Pant was seen hitting some unorthodox shots.
Rishabh Pant shared a short clip on Instagram in which he could be seen walking slowly in a pool with the help of a stick.
Delhi Capitals has confirmed that the talented wicketkeeper-batter will be their top retention choice ahead of the upcoming IPL mega auctions.
'Never knew just able to sit out and breathe fresh air feels so blessed.'
Vikram Rathour shed light on the possibility of Pant retaining the number three spot.
The doctor treating Rajat said his condition was improving. Pant may come to Jhabreda in a day or two to visit Rajat, the doctor said, quoting the cricketer's PA.
After he was spotted in a Liverpool FC kit in the gym, Premier League India tweeted: 'YNWA @RishabhPant17,' citing Liverpool FC's slogan 'You Will Never Walk Alone'.
V V S Laxman was plastered with cake by Rishabh Pant at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
'I haven't been a part of the auction process before. I am looking forward to it.'
The Indian dressing room is 'noisier', Coach Ravi Shastri noted, after the 23 year old's return.
Former West Indies skipper Denesh Ramdin feels the role of wicketkeepers has evolved over the years since Adam Gilchrist came into prominence.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been included in the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh.
Pant captioned the pictures, 'One step forward, one step stronger, One step better.'
His impressive knocks for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, known for his aggressive batting style in T20s, have significantly increased his chances of rejoining the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, a Cricbuzz report suggests.
Cricketer Rishabh Pant expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for being honoured as the Uttarakhand brand ambassador.
Rishabh Pant marked his return to his favourite format with a sensational hundred in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be back in action at the next IPL season, says Delhi Capitals Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly.
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