Rishabh Pant Age, Wiki and Bio

Rishabh Pant

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/10/1997
Age26 years
BirthplaceHaridwar, Uttarakhand, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameRishabh Rajendra Pant

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Weight70 Kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Indian Public School, Dehradun
College/UniversitySri Venkateswara College, Delhi University, New Delhi
Educational QualificationNot Known

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteKumauni Brahmin
Food HabitVegetarian
HobbiesListening to Music, Swimming
Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Affairs/GirlfriendsIsha Negi

Family

FatherRajendra Pant (Died in 2017)
MotherSaroj Pant
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterSakshi Pant (Elder)
SpouseN/A

Career

International Debut
Test18/08/2018 vs England at Nottingham
ODI21/10/2018 vs West Indies at Guwahati
T2001/02/2017 vs England at Bengaluru
Jersey Number#77 (India), #777 (Domestic)
Domestic/State Team(s)Delhi, Delhi Daredevils
Coach/MentorTarak Sinha
Batting StyleLeft-hand bat
Favourite ShotPull Shot
Records
2016 Under-19 World Cup
  • 2nd highest run-scorer with 267 runs
  • Fastest half-century in 18 balls
2016–17 Ranji Trophy
  • Scored 308 runs against Maharashtra, became 3rd youngest Indian to hit a triple century in first-class cricket
Ranji Trophy
  • Fastest century in 48 balls against Jharkhand
Test Debut
  • 1st Indian and 6th overall player to take 7 catches on Test debut as a wicket-keeper
  • 1st Indian and 12th overall player to hit a six as the first scoring shot on Test debut
  • First Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in England
  • 1st Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in the fourth innings of a Test
Test MatchesEqualled world record for most catches taken in a Test (11 catches)
Awards, Achievements
  • 2018 Emerging Player of IPL 11
  • Stylish Player Award
Career Turning PointPerformance in the 2016 U19 World Cup

Favourites

Cricketer(s)
  • MS Dhoni
  • Adam Gilchrist
Cricket GroundLord’s in London
Actor(s)
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Shah Rukh Khan
ActressShraddha Kapoor
FilmBaghban
Song"Helplessly" by Tatiana Manaois
Football ClubManchester United FC
BookPanchatantra by Vishnu Sharma
DestinationAustralia

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes-Benz GLC
Money Factor
Salary
IPL 11Rs. 15 crore (as of 2018)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Dreamed of becoming a professional cricketer admiring Adam Gilchrist.
Relocated to Delhi for advanced training as a youngster.
Played for Rajasthan at U-14 and U-16 levels prior to Delhi stint.
Received coaching from Rahul Dravid in India-A squad.
Displayed resilience by playing matches shortly after father's demise.
Recognized for being both a prankster and a sentimental individual.
Mentored by Tarak Sinha and groomed for Indian team by Ashish Nehra.
Named Emerging Player of the Season in IPL 11.
Holds the joint record for the longest duck by an Indian player in Tests.
Designated captain of Delhi Capitals.