Rishabh Pant is an Indian cricketer. He is mainly known for his match-winning performances in Test cricket, especially his crucial role in India’s historic Test series victory over Australia in 2021, with his unbeaten 89 at the Gabba Grades play an important role.
His fearless attitude and talent on the field made him a standout player for the Indian national cricket team and the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he plays for Delhi Capitals.
Pant’s meteoric rise to fame made him a central figure in Indian cricket at a young age.
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- Full name: Rishabh Rajendra Pant
- Date of birth: October 4, 1997
- Age: 26 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Cricketer
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches
- Parents: Rajendra Pant (father), Saroj Pant (mother)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Related to Isha Negi
- Religion: Hinduism
- Ethnicity: Indian
- Net worth: $12 million
early life and education
Rishabh Pant, 26 years old, was born on October 4, 1997 in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
His family moved to Delhi to support his youthful cricketing dreams. Pant’s early education was in Delhi, where he balanced his academic responsibilities with his passion for cricket. He studied at the prestigious Delhi Public School and later moved to Rajasthan to train for cricket.
He pursued higher education at Sri Venkateswara College in Delhi, but his cricketing career soon overshadowed his academic pursuits. Pant comes from a Hindu family and has a strong sense of identity with his Indian roots.
personal life
Pant’s personal life has attracted attention of late, especially his relationship with successful entrepreneur and interior designer Isha Negi.
The two have been dating for several years and Pant shared moments of their romance on social media, much to the delight of his fans. Pant’s personal life is relatively private and mainly focuses on his cricketing career.
Despite rumors of romantic relationships with other celebrities, Pant has kept his personal life low-key and Isha has always been her supporter.
Profession
Rishabh Pant made a mark at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup where his career took off, scoring a brilliant century and showcasing his fearless approach to batting.
This led to his IPL debut in 2016 for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and he quickly became a key player.
His explosive batting style and quick reflexes behind the stumps have earned him a reputation as one of India’s most exciting young talents.
Pant made his international debut in a T20I against England in 2017 and later made his Test debut in 2018, becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score centuries in Test matches in England and Australia.
Pant’s rise in Test cricket has been particularly remarkable. His winning innings in the 2021 series against Australia at the Gabba is one of the highlights of his career.
In 2021, he was appointed captain of Delhi Capitals, further cementing his status as the leader of Indian cricket.
Although Pant suffered a serious car accident in 2022 that kept him out for over a year, he made a remarkable recovery and returned to cricket, continuing to perform well both internationally and in the IPL.
Awards
- ICC Rookie Player of the Year (2018)
- First Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century in England (2018)
- First Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century in Australia (2019)
- ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year (2021)
- Delhi Capitals Captain (2021-present)
net worth
Rishabh Pant’s net worth is estimated to be around $12 million.
His income is mainly from his cricket career, including his IPL contract and annual salary from BCCI, which puts him in the A-grade contract bracket and earns INR 5 Crore per annum.
social media
- Instagram: @rishabpant
- Twitter: @RishabhPant17
