Rishabh Pant Cricket Player Profile, Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Achievements, Carrier, Records and Awards
Rishabh Rajendra Pant is an Indian international cricketer who represents the Indian national team as a wicket keeper-batsman. he was born on October 4, 1997, in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, he is known for his fearless stroke play and aggressive batting style.
He plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Delhi in domestic cricket. Pant made his international debut in 2017 and quickly became one of India’s most dynamic young players. His ability to score quick runs and his sharp wicketkeeping skills have made him one of the most exciting talents in modern cricket.
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Rishabh Pant Personal Informations:
| Full Name | Rishabh Rajendra Pant |
| Nick Name | Pant, Spidey |
| Date Of Birth | 4 October 1997 |
| Age | 28 Years |
| Birth Place | Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Playing Role | Wicket-keeper-batter |
| Batting Style | left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium |
| Jersey Number | #17 |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.7m) |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Rishabh Pant Family & Relationships :
| Father Name | Rajendra Pant |
| Mother Name | Saroj Pant |
| Sister Name | Sakshi Pant |
| Spouse Name | Unmarried |
| Girl Friend Name | Isha Negi |
Biography Of Rishabh Pant :
Rishabh Pant Childhood informations:
Rishabh Pant was born and raised in Roorkee, Uttarakhand in a middle-class family. His father Rajendra Pant, supported his cricket dreams from a young age. While his mother Saroj Pant encouraged him to focus on studies and discipline. Rishabh’s passion for cricket began early and he started training seriously when he was just 12 years old.
To pursue his dream, Pant frequently traveled with his mother to Delhi, where he trained under coach Tarak Sinha at the Sonnet Cricket Academy. Despite financial struggles, Pant’s determination and natural talent set him apart from other young players, paving the way for his remarkable cricket journey.
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Early Stage of Rishabh:
Rishabh Pant’s early cricketing journey began with age-group cricket for Delhi. His performances in U-19 tournaments earned him recognition and he was selected for the India Under-19 team for the 2016 ICC Under-19 World Cup. In that tournament Pant made headlines with a record-breaking 18-ball fifty against Nepal.
He debuted in first-class cricket for Delhi in the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy and scored a triple century against Maharashtra, becoming one of the youngest Indians to achieve that feat. Pant’s explosive batting and fearless approach caught the attention of IPL scouts, leading to his signing with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2016.
Played Teams:
- India National Cricket Team (2017–present)
- Delhi Capitals (IPL) – 2016–present
- Delhi (Domestic Cricket)
- India Under-19 Team (2015–2016)
Rishabh Pant Career Debut Information :
- Test debut : vs Eng, 2018-08-18, Trent Bridge
- ODI debut : vs West Indies, 2018-10-21, Barsapara Cricket Stadium
- T20 debut : vs England, 2017-02-01, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
- IPL debut : vs Gujarat Lions, 2016-04-27, Arun Jaitley Stadium
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Achievements :
- Scored centuries in Australia and England as a wicket-keeper a rare feat for an Indian player.
- Played a match-winning role in India’s historic 2020–21 Test series win in Australia.
- Youngest Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century.
- Became captain of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021.
- Recognized for his aggressive and fearless batting in all formats.
Rishabh Pant Batting Career
| M | INNS | RUNS | HS | AVE | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4S | 6s | |
| Test | 47 | 82 | 3427 | 159 | 44.51 | 74.15 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 370 | 90 |
| ODI | 31 | 27 | 871 | 125 | 33.5 | 106.22 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 91 | 26 |
| T20 | 76 | 66 | 1209 | 65 | 23.25 | 127.40 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 111 | 44 |
| IPL | 125 | 123 | 3553 | 128 | 34.16 | 147.62 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 319 | 170 |
Records Of Rishabh Pant :
- Fastest 50 in U-19 World Cup history (18 balls).
- First Indian wicketkeeper to score Test hundreds in both England and Australia.
- Second-youngest wicketkeeper to score a Test century.
- Holds record for the highest individual score by an Indian wicket-keeper in Tests (159* vs Australia, Sydney 2019).
- Over 3,000 international runs across formats before age 25.
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Awards Of Rishabh Pant :
- ICC Men’s Emerging Player of the Year (2018)
- ICC Player of the Month (January 2021)
- Named in ICC Test Team of the Year (2021)
- CEAT International Young Player Award (2019)
- Various Man of the Match & Man of the Series awards in international cricket
Rishabh Pant on Social Media:
- INSTAGRAM : @rishabpant
- TWITTER : @RishabhPant17
- FACEBOOK : @ImRishabPant
Hobbies and Favourites :
- Hobbies : Listening to music, traveling, working out, and driving.
- Favourite Batsman : MS Dhoni
- Favourite Shot : Reverse sweep and lofted drive
- Favourite Destination : London
- Favourite Food : Butter chicken and homemade dishes
- Favourite Actor : Amitabh Bachchan
- Favourite Actress : Shraddha Kapoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Rishabh Pant
Q: Who is Rishabh Pant?
A: Rishabh Pant is an Indian International Cricketer
Q: Date of Birth of Rishabh Pant?
A: 4 October 1997
Q: Where was he born?
A: Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Q: How tall is Rishabh Pant?
A: 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
Q: Father Name?
A: Rajendra Pant
Q: Mother Name?
A: Saroj Pant
Q: Rishabh Pant Sister Name?
A: Sakshi Pant
Q: Rishabh Pant Girlfriend Name?
A: Isha Negi
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