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.
Sunil Gavaskar has advised India's flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to "respect" the conditions before launching into his attacking strokes
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.
Former England captain David Gower said the mercurial Rishabh Pant performs what 'others can only dream of and takes incredible to another level.'
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.
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!
'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.'
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.
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 is only the second wicketkeeper in the history of Test cricket to hit two hundreds in the same match.
Pant was seen hitting some unorthodox shots.
Rishabh Pant feels the lure of the IPL is understandable but budding cricketers should always focus on playing for the country.
Although Pant left no stone unturned, ticking all the boxes, the 26-year found the rehab mundane.
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.
'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.'
Rishabh Pant has been traded back to the Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants in a significant IPL player exchange, with Kuldeep Yadav moving to LSG. Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel expressed his delight, welcoming Pant and emphasising the mutual understanding and freedom Pant will have. This move marks Pant's return to his original IPL franchise after a period with LSG where he struggled to justify his high price tag.
Parth Jindal admitted that the split had been "devastating" for him personally.
'Rishabh Pant is batting... running,' confirms Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal
'Never knew just able to sit out and breathe fresh air feels so blessed.'
Rishabh Pant took to the bowling crease during the Delhi Premier League.
India faced early pressure in the second Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 88 for two at lunch on day one. Openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal were dismissed after a solid start, with Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill at the crease. The session also saw some on-field drama and a dropped catch.
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'.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the decision to replace Rishabh Pant with KL Rahul as Test vice-captain, emphasising the importance of game awareness and reassuring that Pant remains a key figure despite the leadership change.
The Indian dressing room is 'noisier', Coach Ravi Shastri noted, after the 23 year old's return.
V V S Laxman was plastered with cake by Rishabh Pant at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
Dhruv Jurel notched up an unbeaten 115 to propel India to a commanding 509 for 8 before they declared the first innings against Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Colombo.
Delhi Capitals has confirmed that the talented wicketkeeper-batter will be their top retention choice ahead of the upcoming IPL mega auctions.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Chennai Super Kings.
Vikram Rathour shed light on the possibility of Pant retaining the number three spot.
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.
'I haven't been a part of the auction process before. I am looking forward to it.'
Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 115, supported by Rishabh Pant's fifty, helped India declare at a commanding 503-9 on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka. India then took two quick wickets, leaving Sri Lanka struggling at 8-2, still 495 runs behind, before rain and bad light stopped play.
Pant captioned the pictures, 'One step forward, one step stronger, One step better.'
Cricketer Rishabh Pant expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for being honoured as the Uttarakhand brand ambassador.
Lucknow had signed Pant for a tournament-record $3.21 million in the player auction before the 2025 season and put the wicketkeeper-batsman in charge of the squad.
Rishabh Pant was hospitalised following a major car crash on Friday.
Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 115 against Sri Lanka, inspired by his 'Mamba Mentality' motto, showcased his disciplined approach to Test cricket, contrasting with Rishabh Pant's aggressive style while building a crucial 112-run partnership.
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.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been included in the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh.
Rohit has backed Pant to come good in the five-match T20I series
