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{{short description|Indian cricketer}} | {{short description|Indian cricketer (born 1997)}} | ||
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{{Infobox cricketer | {{Infobox cricketer | ||
| name = Rishabh Pant | | name = Rishabh Pant | ||
| image = | | image =Rishabh Pant (29693622367) (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption= Rishabh Pant in 2018 | |||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| fullname = Rishabh Rajendra Pant | | fullname = Rishabh Rajendra Pant | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1997|10|04}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1997|10|04}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Roorkee]], [[Uttarakhand]], India<ref name="Roorkee">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ranji-trophy-2016-17/content/story/1069518.html |title=People are going to be scared of bowling to Pant in the future |access-date=9 April 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> | | birth_place = [[Roorkee]], [[Uttarakhand]], India<ref name="Roorkee">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ranji-trophy-2016-17/content/story/1069518.html |title=People are going to be scared of bowling to Pant in the future |access-date=9 April 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> | ||
| height = 5 ft 7 in<ref>{{Cite web|first=Tim|last=Wigmore|title=The future is tall|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1298797/the-cricket-monthly---taller-batters-might-dominate-t20-cricket-in-the-future|date=2 February 2022|website=[[Cricinfo]]|quote=Rishabh Pant, Brendon McCullum and David Warner - all 5ft 7in - prove that small players can still hit the ball with stunning power.}}</ref> | |||
| death_date = | | death_date = | ||
| death_place = | | death_place = | ||
| batting = Left-handed | | batting = Left-handed | ||
| role = [[Wicket-keeper- | | bowling = Right-arm [[Pace bowling|medium]] | ||
| role = [[Wicket-keeper-batter]] | |||
| international = yes | | international = yes | ||
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| testdebutagainst = England | | testdebutagainst = England | ||
| testcap = 291 | | testcap = 291 | ||
| lasttestdate = | | lasttestdate = 22 December | ||
| lasttestyear = | | lasttestyear = 2022 | ||
| lasttestagainst = | | lasttestagainst = Bangladesh | ||
| odidebutdate = 21 October | | odidebutdate = 21 October | ||
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| odidebutagainst = West Indies | | odidebutagainst = West Indies | ||
| odicap = 224 | | odicap = 224 | ||
| lastodidate = | | odishirt = 17 | ||
| lastodiyear = | | lastodidate = 30 November | ||
| lastodiagainst = | | lastodiyear = 2022 | ||
| lastodiagainst = New Zealand | |||
| T20Idebutdate = 1 February | | T20Idebutdate = 1 February | ||
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| T20Idebutagainst = England | | T20Idebutagainst = England | ||
| T20Icap = 68 | | T20Icap = 68 | ||
| lastT20Idate = 20 | | T20Ishirt = 17 (formerly 47, 77) | ||
| lastT20Iyear = | | lastT20Idate = 20 November | ||
| lastT20Iagainst = | | lastT20Iyear = 2022 | ||
| lastT20Iagainst = New Zealand | |||
| club1 = [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]] | | club1 = [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]] | ||
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| club2 = [[Delhi Capitals]] | | club2 = [[Delhi Capitals]] | ||
| year2 = 2016–present | | year2 = 2016–present | ||
| clubnumber2 = 17 | |||
| hidedeliveries = true | | hidedeliveries = true | ||
| columns = 4 | | columns = 4 | ||
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]] | | column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]] | ||
| matches1 = | | matches1 = 33 | ||
| runs1 = | | runs1 = 2,271 | ||
| bat avg1 = | | bat avg1 = 43.67 | ||
| 100s/50s1 = | | 100s/50s1 = 5/11 | ||
| top score1 = 159[[not out|*]] | | top score1 = 159[[not out|*]] | ||
| catches/stumpings1 = | | catches/stumpings1 = 119/14 | ||
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]] | | column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]] | ||
| matches2 = | | matches2 = 30 | ||
| runs2 = | | runs2 = 865 | ||
| bat avg2 = | | bat avg2 = 34.60 | ||
| 100s/50s2 = | | 100s/50s2 = 1/5 | ||
| top score2 = | | top score2 = 125[[not out|*]] | ||
| catches/stumpings2 = | | catches/stumpings2 = 26/1 | ||
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] | | column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] | ||
| matches3 = | | matches3 = 66 | ||
| runs3 = | | runs3 = 987 | ||
| bat avg3 = | | bat avg3 = 22.43 | ||
| 100s/50s3 = 0/ | | 100s/50s3 = 0/3 | ||
| top score3 = 65[[not out|*]] | | top score3 = 65[[not out|*]] | ||
| catches/stumpings3 = 9 | | catches/stumpings3 = 27/9 | ||
| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]] | | column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]] | ||
| matches4 = | | matches4 = 57 | ||
| runs4 = | | runs4 = 4,123 | ||
| bat avg4 = | | bat avg4 = 48.50 | ||
| 100s/50s4 = | | 100s/50s4 = 10/19 | ||
| top score4 = 308 | | top score4 = 308 | ||
| catches/stumpings4 = | | catches/stumpings4 = 189/21 | ||
| date = | | date = 25 December 2022 | ||
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/931581.html Cricinfo | | source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/931581.html Cricinfo | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Rishabh Rajendra Pant''' (born 4 October 1997) is an Indian [[cricket]]er who plays | '''Rishabh Rajendra Pant''' (born 4 October 1997) is an Indian international [[cricket]]er who plays for the [[India national cricket team|Indian cricket team]] as a [[Wicket-keeper|wicket-keeper batter]]. Having played all formats for India, he is best known for his consistency to score runs in [[Test cricket]]. Pant plays for [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]] in domestic cricket and captains [[Delhi Capitals]] in the [[Indian Premier League]].<ref name="Bio">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/931581.html |title=Rishabh Pant |access-date=25 October 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He was the vice-captain of the [[2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup squads|India U-19 team]] that was runner up at the [[2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name="India">{{cite web |title=Ishan Kishan to lead India at U19 World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ishan-kishan-to-lead-india-at-u19-world-cup-954021 |access-date=22 December 2015 |work=ESPNCricinfo}}</ref> | ||
He made his [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) debut for India in January 2017, his [[Test cricket|Test]] debut in August 2018, and his [[One Day International]] (ODI) debut in October 2018. In January 2019, Pant was named the ICC Emerging | He made his [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) debut for India in January 2017, his [[Test cricket|Test]] debut in August 2018, and his [[One Day International]] (ODI) debut in October 2018. In January 2019, Pant was named the [[ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year]] at the [[2018 ICC Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/980940 |title=Finch, Macleod, Pant and Williamson named for ICC Player Awards |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=22 January 2019}}</ref> In February 2021, Pant was named the Men's Player of the Month in the first edition of the ICC Player of the Month Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2020104 |title=ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2021: Rishabh Pant |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=8 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | In June 2022, Pant was named as the Indian captain for the T20I series [[South African cricket team in India in 2022|against South Africa]], after the designated captain [[KL Rahul]] was ruled of the series due to an injury.<ref name=":5" /> | ||
Rishabh Pant was born in [[Roorkee]], [[Uttarakhand]], India to Rajendra Pant and Saroj Pant. At the age of 12, Pant would travel with his mother to [[Delhi]] during the weekends to | |||
==Early and personal life== | |||
Rishabh Pant was born in [[Roorkee]], [[Uttarakhand]], India to Rajendra Pant and Saroj Pant. At the age of 12, Pant would travel with his mother to [[Delhi]] during the weekends to train with [[Tarak Sinha]] at the Sonnet Cricket Academy. He and his mother stayed at a [[Gurdwara]] in [[Moti Bagh]] as they did not have suitable accommodation in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/rishabh-pant-cricket-career-journey-wicketkeeper-family-sleding-5556637/|title=Keeping calm and carrying on: The cricketing journey of Rishabh Pant|date=27 January 2019|work=Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/ipl-2017/life-in-gurudwara-to-ipl-success-rishabh-pant-s-story-of-big-sacrifices/story-SJ8wLICdSNQgrRKbggz9VM.html|title=Life in Gurudwara to IPL success, Rishabh Pant's story of big sacrifices|date=10 April 2017|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> | |||
Sinha suggested Pant switch to [[Rajasthan Cricket Association|Rajasthan]] to play U-13 and U-15 cricket but to no avail. Pant was instructed by his mentor to overhaul his entire [[Batting (cricket)|batting technique]] in the hopes of becoming a better batsman.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/rishabh-pant-cricket-career-journey-wicketkeeper-family-sleding-5556637/|title=Keeping calm and carrying on: The cricketing journey of Rishabh Pant|date=27 January 2019|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=28 January 2019}}</ref> His turning point came when he was playing U-19 cricket for [[Delhi]] against [[Assam]]. Pant had top-scored with 35 in his first innings and then hit 150 in the second innings, which he claims was the most important knock in his career.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
On 1 February 2016, during the [[2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]], Pant hit an 18-ball fifty against [[Nepal national under-19 cricket team|Nepal]], the fastest at this level.<ref name="Fastest50">{{cite web |title=Rishabh Pant slams fastest fifty in huge India win |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rishabh-pant-slams-fastest-fifty-in-huge-india-under-19-win-against-nepal-967879 |access-date=1 February 2016 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | |||
Rishabh's father died in April 2017, due to a cardiac arrest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/rishabh-pant-suffers-personal-tragedy-ahead-of-delhi-daredevils-ipl-2017-opener/story-lFFUMo9mEqycDgDWkoFlrN.html|title=Rishabh Pant suffers personal tragedy ahead of Delhi Daredevils' IPL 2017 opener|date=7 April 2017|website=hindustantimes|language=en|access-date=28 January 2019}}</ref> | |||
==Domestic career== | ==Domestic career== | ||
Pant made his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut on 22 October 2015 in the [[2015–16 Ranji Trophy]]<ref name="FC">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/901763.html |title=Ranji Trophy, Group A: Delhi v Bengal at Delhi, Oct 22-25, 2015 |access-date=25 October 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> and his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut the next month in the [[2015–16 Vijay Hazare Trophy]].<ref name="ListA">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/902075.html |title=Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2nd Quarter-Final: Jharkhand v Delhi at Bangalore, Dec 23, 2015 |access-date=23 December 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> | |||
In the [[2016–17 Ranji Trophy]], while playing a match against [[Maharashtra cricket team|Maharashtra]], Pant scored 308 runs in an innings, becoming the third-youngest Indian to score a triple century in first-class cricket.<ref name="triple">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ranji-trophy-2016-17/engine/match/1053493.html |title=Ranji Trophy, Group B: Maharashtra v Delhi at Mumbai, Oct 13-16, 2016 |access-date=14 October 2016 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref name="Rishabh">{{cite news | | In the [[2016–17 Ranji Trophy]], while playing a match against [[Maharashtra cricket team|Maharashtra]], Pant scored 308 runs in an innings, becoming the third-youngest Indian to score a triple century in first-class cricket.<ref name="triple">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ranji-trophy-2016-17/engine/match/1053493.html |title=Ranji Trophy, Group B: Maharashtra v Delhi at Mumbai, Oct 13-16, 2016 |access-date=14 October 2016 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref name="Rishabh">{{cite news |date=16 October 2016 |title=Maharashtra take lead despite Pant's triple ton |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ranji-trophy-2016-17-1053433/jharkhand-vs-karnataka-group-b-1053495/match-report-4 |access-date=16 October 2016}}</ref> | ||
On 8 November 2016, Pant scored the fastest century in the [[Ranji Trophy]], from just 48 balls,<ref>{{cite news | url = | On 8 November 2016, Pant scored the fastest century in the [[Ranji Trophy]], from just 48 balls,<ref>{{cite news |title=Rishabh Pant hits 48-ball hundred |work=ESPN Cricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rishabh-pant-hits-48-ball-hundred-1065212 |access-date=9 November 2016}}</ref> in Delhi's match against [[Jharkhand cricket team|Jharkhand]].<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ranji-trophy-2016-17/engine/match/1053573.html | title = Ranji Trophy: Delhi v Jharkhand at Thumba, Nov 5-8, 2016 | work = ESPN Cricinfo | access-date = 9 November 2016}}</ref> | ||
In February 2017, Pant was named [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]]'s captain for the [[2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy]]. He took over from [[Gautam Gambhir]], who led Delhi to the final of the previous season. Delhi coach [[Bhaskar Pillai]] said it was a "consensus decision" to | In February 2017, Pant was named [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]]'s captain for the [[2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy]]. He took over from [[Gautam Gambhir]], who led Delhi to the final of the previous season. Delhi coach [[Bhaskar Pillai]] said it was a "consensus decision" to prepare Pant for the future.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pant to captain Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy |work=ESPN Cricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rishabh-pant-to-captain-delhi-in-vijay-hazare-trophy-1081731 |access-date=9 February 2017}}</ref> | ||
On 14 January 2018, in the [[2017–18 Zonal T20 League]] | On 14 January 2018, in the [[2017–18 Zonal T20 League]] match between [[Himachal Pradesh cricket team|Himachal Pradesh]] and Delhi, Pant scored the second-fastest century in a Twenty20 match, making 100 from 32 balls.<ref name="PantT20100">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8661/report/1130710/ |title=Pant wallops 32-ball hundred, the fastest by an Indian |access-date=14 January 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> | ||
==Indian Premier League== | ==Indian Premier League== | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; float:right; clear:right; text-align:center; margin-right:15px" | |||
!Season | |||
!Team | |||
!Matches | |||
!Runs | |||
|- | |||
|| [[2016 Indian Premier League|2016]] ||style="text-align:left;"| [[Delhi Capitals|Delhi Daredevils]] || 10 || 198 | |||
|- | |||
|| [[2017 Indian Premier League|2017]] ||style="text-align:left;"| [[Delhi Capitals|Delhi Daredevils]] || 14 || 366 | |||
|- | |||
|| [[2018 Indian Premier League|2018]] ||style="text-align:left;"| [[Delhi Capitals|Delhi Daredevils]] || 14 || 684 | |||
|- | |||
|| [[2019 Indian Premier League|2019]] ||style="text-align:left;"| [[Delhi Capitals]] || 16 || 488 | |||
|- | |||
|| [[2020 Indian Premier League|2020]] ||style="text-align:left;"| [[Delhi Capitals]] || 14 || 343 | |||
|- | |||
|| [[2021 Indian Premier League|2021]] ||style="text-align:left;"| [[Delhi Capitals]]|| 16|| 419 | |||
|- | |||
|| [[2022 Indian Premier League|2022]] ||style="text-align:left;"| [[Delhi Capitals]] || 14 || 340 | |||
|- | |||
!Total || || 98 || 2838 | |||
|- | |||
| colspan="4"; | {{updated|30 May 2023}} – Source: IPL T20<ref name="IPLT20">{{cite web|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/delhi-capitals/squad-details/2972|work=IPL T20|title= squad Delhi Capitals- Rishabh Pant }}</ref> | |||
|} | |||
Pant was purchased by the [[Delhi Daredevils]] ahead of the [[2016 Indian Premier League]] on the same day he scored a century for [[India national under-19 cricket team|India U-19 team]] in the [[2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]], guiding them into the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-rishabh-pant-powers-india-u-19-to-semi-finals-on-his-ipl-pay-day-2174661|title=Rishabh Pant powers India U-19 to semi-finals on his IPL 'Pay Day'|date=6 February 2016|work=DNA India|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> Playing his third game of the season, Pant made 69 runs off 40 balls to help Delhi secure an eight-wicket victory over [[Gujarat Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2016-968923/gujarat-lions-vs-delhi-daredevils-31st-match-980961/match-report|title=Pant, bowlers help Daredevils crush Lions|work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=4 January 2022|date=3 May 2016|first=Nikhil|last=Kalro}}</ref> In the [[2017 Indian Premier League|2017 season]], he scored 97 runs from 43 balls against the same team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-lists/pant-samson-and-five-scorching-fifties-from-ipls-teens/209530|title=Pant, Samson and five scorching fifties from IPL's teens|access-date=5 May 2017|work=Wisden India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/indian-premier-league-2017/ipl-live-cricket-score-dd-vs-gl-1689637|title=IPL Highlights, DD Vs GL: Samson, Pant Power Delhi To 7-Wicket Win Vs Gujarat|access-date=5 May 2017|work=Sports NDTV}}</ref> | |||
During the [[2018 Indian Premier League]], Pant scored an unbeaten 128 from 63 balls against the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]], making it the then highest individual score by an Indian cricketer in IPL history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/686216 |title=Rishabh Pant rewrites records with 128* off 63 balls |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=11 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8048/report/1136602/delhi-daredevils-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-42nd-match-indian-premier-league-2018|title=Rishabh Pant's blistering 128* went in wain as Williamson-Dhawan combo thrashed Delhi Daredevils with a unbroken record stand of 176 runs|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=11 May 2018}}</ref> He also became the second youngest player to score a century in the IPL.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 May 2021|first=Rohan|last=Sen|title=This day that year: Rishabh Pant sets new record for highest IPL score by an Indian with unbeaten 128 vs SRH|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/this-day-that-year-rishabh-pant-smashes-128-goes-in-vain-against-sunrisers-hyderabad-dc-vs-srh-1800773-2021-05-10|access-date=27 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> In March 2021, Pant was named the captain of the Delhi Capitals for the [[2021 Indian Premier League]] after the regular captain [[Shreyas Iyer]] was ruled out of the entire tournament due to an injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-rishabh-pant-named-delhi-capitals-captain-1257307 |title=Rishabh Pant to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=30 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant has got the intelligence to be one step ahead of the opponents, says Pragyan Ojha|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/ipl-2021/story/pragyan-ojha-praises-delhi-capitals-captain-rishabh-pant-ipl-14-1791374-2021-04-15|access-date=27 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en|date=15 April 2021}}</ref> He was retained as captain for the [[2022 Indian Premier League|2022 IPL season]] as well.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=C. A. |date=31 March 2022 |title=IPL 2022: I Am Sure Rishabh Pant Will Lead Delhi Capitals To Their Maiden Title Win This Year- Khaleel Ahmed |url=https://cricketaddictor.com/indian-premier-league-ipl-2022/ipl-2022-i-am-sure-rishabh-pant-will-lead-delhi-capitals-to-their-maiden-title-win-this-year-khaleel-ahmed/ |access-date=5 April 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
==International career== | |||
=== Early years (2017–19) === | |||
[[File:England v India, Trent Bridge (44180102251).jpg|Rishabh Pant wicket-keeping in [[Indian cricket team in England in 2018|India vs England series 2018]]|left|thumb]] | |||
In January 2017, Pant was named in India's [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) squad for their series [[English cricket team in India in 2016–17|against England]].<ref name="IndLOI">{{cite web |title=Yuvraj recalled, Kohli named ODI and T20I captain |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/yuvraj-recalled-kohli-named-odi-and-t20i-captain-1075923 |access-date=6 January 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his debut for India in the third T20I against England at the [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium]], [[Bangalore]] on 1 February 2017.<ref name="T20I">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1034829.html |title=England tour of India, 3rd T20I: India v England at Bangalore, Feb 1, 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref> Pant was the then youngest player to debut for India in a T20I match at the age of 19 years 120 days.<ref name="youngest">{{cite news |title=Record bowling figures for India, and a near-record collapse from England |work=ESPN Cricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/stats-record-bowling-figures-for-india-and-a-near-record-collapse-from-england-1080564 |access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref> | |||
In February 2018, he was named in India's T20I squad for the [[2018 Nidahas Trophy]].<ref name="Nidahas">{{cite web |url=http://www.bcci.tv/news/2018/press-releases/17166/rohit-sharma-to-lead-india-in-nidahas-trophy-2018 |title=Rohit Sharma to lead India in Nidahas Trophy 2018 | work=BCCI Press Release|access-date=25 February 2018 |date=25 February 2018}}</ref> In July 2018, Pant was named in India's [[Test cricket|Test]] squad for the series [[Indian cricket team in England in 2018|against England]].<ref name="IndTestSquad">{{cite web |title=Pant, Kuldeep picked for first three England Tests, Rohit dropped |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rishabh-pant-kuldeep-yadav-picked-for-first-three-tests-bhuvneshwar-kumar-doubtful-1152702 |access-date=18 July 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his Test debut against [[England cricket team|England]] on 18 August 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1119551.html |title=3rd Test, India tour of Ireland and England at Nottingham, Aug 18-22 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/virat-kohli-presents-maiden-test-cap-to-20-year-old-rishabh-pant-1317615-2018-08-18 |title=20-year-old Rishabh Pant becomes India's 291st Test player |work=India Today |access-date=18 August 2018}}</ref> He became the first batter for India to get off the mark in Test cricket with a six in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/rishabh-pant-creates-history-on-test-debut-at-trent-bridge-1317928-2018-08-18 |title=Rishabh Pant creates history on Test debut at Trent Bridge |work=India Today |access-date=19 August 2018}}</ref> On 11 September 2018, Pant scored his maiden Test century, against England also becoming the second-youngest [[wicket-keeper]] and the first Indian wicket-keeper to score a Test century in England.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/rishabh-pant-second-youngest-wicketkeeper-to-score-a-test-century-744796 |title=Rishabh Pant second-youngest wicketkeeper to score a Test century |work=Cricket Country |access-date=11 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-england/india-vs-england-pant-becomes-first-indian-wicketkeeper-to-score-century-in-england/articleshow/65773046.cms|title=India vs England: Pant becomes first Indian wicketkeeper to score century in England - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=14 September 2018}}</ref> The following month, he was named in India's [[One Day International]] (ODI) squad for their series [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2018–19|against the West Indies]].<ref name="IndODI">{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/877679 |title=Kohli returns to ODI squad as Pant replaces Karthik |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=11 October 2018}}</ref> He made his ODI debut for India against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] on 21 October 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1157754.html |title=1st ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of India at Guwahati, Oct 21 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=21 October 2018}}</ref> | |||
In December 2018, during the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2018–19#1st Test|first Test against Australia]], Pant took eleven catches, the most by a wicket-keeper for India in a Test match.<ref name="1TestStats">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Stats - India savour a high not felt in 50 years |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/stats-india-savour-a-high-not-felt-in-50-years-1168466 |access-date=10 December 2018 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> In January 2019, during the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2018–19#4th Test|fourth Test against Australia]], Pant became the first wicket-keeper for India to score a century in a Test match in Australia.<ref name="Pant100">{{cite web |title=Pant roars into record books with second Test ton |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pant-roars-into-record-books-with-second-test-ton-1170691 |access-date=4 January 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> | |||
In June 2019, Pant was called up to [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#India|India's squad]] at the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]] as a replacement for [[Shikhar Dhawan]], who suffered a hairline fracture of his left thumb during India's game against Australia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rishabh Pant to join Indian squad as cover for Shikhar Dhawan |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rishabh-pant-to-join-indian-squad-as-cover-for-shikhar-dhawan-1188441 |access-date=12 June 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup, Rishabh Pant confirmed as replacement |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/shikhar-dhawan-ruled-out-of-world-cup-rishabh-pant-confirmed-as-replacement-1189665 |access-date=19 June 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Following the World Cup, the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) named Pant as the rising star of the squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1277753 |title=CWC19 report card: India |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=12 July 2019}}</ref> | |||
In | In September 2019, during the [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies and the United States in 2019#2nd Test|second Test against the West Indies]], Pant became the fastest wicket-keeper for India to affect fifty dismissals in Test cricket.<ref name="Pant50">{{cite web|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-west-indies-2nd-test-rishabh-pant-fastest-50-dismissals-surpass-ms-dhoni-1594387-2019-09-02|title=Rishabh Pant overtakes MS Dhoni to fastest 50 dismissals in Test cricket|work=India Today|access-date=4 September 2019}}</ref> In January 2021, during the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2020–21#4th Test|fourth Test against Australia]], Pant became the fastest wicket-keeper for India to reach 1,000 runs in Test cricket.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rishabh Pant notches up 1000 Test runs, breaks MS Dhoni's record as Brisbane Test sees thrilling finale|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-rishabh-pant-reaches-1000-runs-in-tests-breaks-record-set-by-ms-dhoni-as-india-stay-on-course-for-historic-win-in-brisbane-test-vs-australia-2868987|access-date=19 January 2021 |work=Daily News & Analysis|date=19 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
=== Form slump (2019–20) === | |||
The [[2019–20 Indian cricket season|2019–20 home season]] was billed as an important season for Pant<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 October 2019|title=Whether MS Dhoni wants to come back, that's for him to decide: Ravi Shastri|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ms-dhoni-future-plans-indian-cricket-team-head-coach-ravi-shastri-interview-1607407-2019-10-09|access-date=25 May 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> with [[MS Dhoni]] announcing a hiatus from international cricket.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Here's Why Former India Captain MS Dhoni Is Making Himself Unavailable For National Duty - REVEALED|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-heres-why-former-india-captain-ms-dhoni-is-making-himself-unavailable-for-national-duty-revealed/339453|access-date=25 May 2021|website=Outlook India}}</ref> India went into the season in search of a new wicket-keeping mainstay with Pant as one of the front-runners.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 October 2019|title=National selectors on Dhoni, to Dhoni: We're moving on|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-india-bangladesh-series-squad-rishab-pant-6086830/|access-date=25 May 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> However, ordinary performances from the left-hander and the emergence of [[KL Rahul]] as a wicket-keeping option<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 January 2020|title=Will continue with KL Rahul as wicketkeeper for a while: Virat Kohli after series win vs Australia|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-australia-odi-series-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-wicketkeeper-pant-dhoni-1638360-2020-01-20|access-date=25 May 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> meant that Pant slipped down the pecking order.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 November 2020|first=Amit|last=Kumar|title=Rishabh Pant: The curious case of Rishabh Pant; coaches feel he is 'a long-term investment' {{!}} Cricket News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/the-curious-case-of-rishabh-pant-coaches-feel-he-is-a-long-term-investment/articleshow/79016016.cms|access-date=25 May 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | |||
A dismal show in the [[2020 Indian Premier League|2020 IPL season]] didn't help either. Pant, who had scored a cumulative 1172 runs with a [[Strike rate (cricket)|strike rate]] of 168 in the last two seasons, only managed to amass 343 runs with a strike rate of 113.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IPLT20.com - Indian Premier League Official Website|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/delhi-capitals/squad/2972/rishabh-pant|access-date=25 May 2021|website=www.iplt20.com|language=en}}</ref> His only fifty came in the finals in a losing cause.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 November 2020|title=Rishabh Pant Hit Maiden Fifty of IPL 2020 in Final and Trolls are 'Deleting' Their Memes|url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/rishabh-pant-hit-maiden-fifty-of-ipl-2020-in-final-and-trolls-are-deleting-their-memes-3068279.html|access-date=25 May 2021|website=www.news18.com|language=en}}</ref> | |||
Pant was consequently dropped from the limited-overs team touring [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2020–21|Australia in 2020–21]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bala|date=11 November 2020|title=Indian squad for the tour of Australia|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/ind-v-aus-2020-indian-squad-tour-australia|access-date=25 May 2021|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us}}</ref> He, however, kept his place in the Test team but did not make it to the playing eleven of the first Test in Adelaide.<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 December 2020|title=India vs Australia 1st Test Playing 11: Prithvi Shaw, Wriddhiman Saha to play in Adelaide|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-australia-1st-test-playing-11-players-list-squads-7107095/|access-date=25 May 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> | |||
During this period, Pant was heavily criticized by fans and the media. Disdainful comparisons with Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni were often brought up.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 November 2020|title='He can never be MS Dhoni': Gautam Gambhir feels Rishabh Pant 'has a lot to improve'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/he-can-never-be-ms-dhoni-gautam-gambhir-has-advice-for-rishabh-pant-asks-media-to-stop-comparing-him-to-msd/story-ypttZUmNtZbyHqud2t4Q7M.html|access-date=25 May 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=4 November 2019|title='You can't make MS Dhoni': Rishabh Pant trolled for poor showing vs Bangladesh|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-bangladesh-1st-t20i-delhi-rishabh-pant-trolled-ms-dhoni-sanju-samson-1615450-2019-11-04|access-date=25 May 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> There were instances of the crowd chanting ''"Dhoni! Dhoni!"'' when Pant made a mistake on the field.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Not respectful' to chant MS Dhoni's name to wind up Rishabh Pant - Virat Kohli|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/not-respectful-to-chant-ms-dhoni-s-name-to-wind-up-rishabh-pant-virat-kohli-1209123|access-date=25 May 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> | |||
=== | === Return to form (2021–present) === | ||
India was bowled out for 36 in the second innings of the first Test of the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2020–21|Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020–21]] and hence lost the test by 8 wickets despite getting a healthy first-innings lead.<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 December 2020|title=Stats - India hit record low with 36 all out|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/30550761/aus-vs-ind-1st-test-adelaide-stats-india-hit-record-low-36-all-out|access-date=25 May 2021|website=ESPN|language=en}}</ref> Following this, Rishabh Pant was picked ahead of [[Wriddhiman Saha]] for the second test in [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|Melbourne]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=AUS vs IND, Boxing Day Test: Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj To Make Debuts; Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja Also In Playing XI {{!}} Cricket News|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/2nd-test-shubman-gill-rishabh-pant-ravindra-jadeja-in-prithvi-shaw-wriddhiman-saha-dropped-2343447|access-date=25 May 2021|website=NDTVSports.com|language=en}}</ref> | |||
While Pant scored 29 in the first innings of the Melbourne Test,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mustafi|first=Suvajit|date=28 December 2020|title=How Rishabh Pant's breezy cameo swung the momentum in India's favour at Melbourne|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/ind-v-aus-how-rishabh-pant-s-breezy-cameo-changed-india-s-momentum-melbourne|access-date=25 May 2021|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us}}</ref> it was at [[Sydney Cricket Ground|Sydney]] that he played a career-changing knock.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 January 2021|title=Rishabh Pant: The spark that triggered India's Sydney resistance|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-the-spark-that-triggered-india-s-sydney-resistance-101610419174156.html|access-date=25 May 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> With 97 overs to survive on the last day, he played a counter-attacking knock of 97 runs off just 118 balls, also putting up a 148-run partnership with [[Cheteshwar Pujara]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bruised and abused, Indians make their own luck at the SCG|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/aus-vs-ind-2020-21-3rd-test-bruised-and-abused-indians-make-their-own-luck-at-the-scg-1247526|access-date=25 May 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Ravindra Jadeja suffers dislocated left thumb, Rishabh Pant has elbow injury|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/aus-vs-ind-3rd-test-depleted-india-stretched-further-with-rishabh-pant-and-ravindra-jadeja-injuries-1247165|access-date=25 May 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> The match ultimately ended in a [[Result (cricket)#Draw|draw]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ajinkya Rahane: Draw at SCG 'as good as winning a Test match'|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/aus-vs-ind-2020-21-3rd-test-pant-ashwin-pujara-vihari-ajinkya-rahane-draw-at-scg-as-good-as-winning-a-test-match-1247525|access-date=25 May 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> | |||
India had many first-choice players unavailable due to injury,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=15 January 2021|first=Akshay|last=Ramesh |title=Brisbane Test: No Jasprit Bumrah and R Ashwin, Indian bowling attack has total experience of 4 Tests|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/australia-vs-india-4th-test-bumrah-ashwin-injuries-siraj-bowling-attack-natarajan-shardul-sundar-1759232-2021-01-15|access-date=25 May 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India's walking wounded - Jadeja ruled out of Brisbane Test|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/aus-vs-ind-3rd-test-india-s-walking-wounded-jadeja-ruled-out-of-brisbane-test-1247534|access-date=25 May 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=AUS vs IND: Hanuma Vihari Out Of Brisbane Test, Unlikely For England Series, Shardul Thakur Likely Replacement For Ravindra Jadeja, Says Report {{!}} Cricket News|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/hanuma-vihari-out-of-brisbane-test-unlikely-for-england-series-shardul-thakur-likely-replacement-for-ravindra-jadeja-says-report-2350924|access-date=25 May 2021|website=NDTVSports.com|language=en}}</ref> and were the underdogs going into the match played in [[The Gabba]] where Australia had not been defeated since 1988.<ref>{{Cite web|title=An ultimate decider that will test resilience and composure|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-in-australia-2020-21-1223867/australia-vs-india-4th-test-1223872/match-preview|access-date=25 May 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> Pant put in a match-winning performance on day five, as India chased down a target of 328 in the fourth innings,<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=AUS vs IND: Rishabh Pant Heroics Help India Conquer Fortress Gabba, Clinch Series 2-1 {{!}} Cricket News|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/rishabh-pant-cheteshwar-pujara-shubman-gill-shine-as-india-win-brisbane-test-series-2-1-2354656|access-date=25 May 2021|website=NDTVSports.com|language=en}}</ref> scoring an unbeaten 89.<ref name=":4" /> | |||
In September 2021, Pant was named in India's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=India's T20 World Cup squad: R Ashwin picked, MS Dhoni mentor |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-2021-t20-world-cup-squad-r-ashwin-picked-ms-dhoni-named-mentor-1276821 |access-date=8 September 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> At the annual [[ICC Awards]] in January 2022, Pant was named in [[ICC Men's Test Team of the Year]] for 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2451778|title= ICC Men's Test Team of the Year revealed |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=21 January 2022}}</ref> In March 2022, during the second match [[Sri Lankan cricket team in India in 2021–22|against Sri Lanka]], Pant scored the fastest half-century by a batter for India in a Test match, breaking the record previously held by [[Kapil Dev]]. He brought up his half-century in just 28 deliveries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rishabh Pant breaks Kapil Dev's record of fastest Test fifty by an Indian|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-in-india/rishabh-pant-breaks-kapil-devs-record-of-fastest-test-fifty-by-an-indian/articleshow/90187205.cms|access-date=13 March 2022|work=Times of India}}</ref> | |||
In May 2022, Pant was named as the vice-captain of the Indian team for the [[South African cricket team in India in 2022|South Africa tour of India 2022]] series. However, one day before the first match of the series, Pant was named as the captain, after India's captain [[KL Rahul]] was ruled of the series out due to an injury.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Injured Rahul and Kuldeep out of South Africa T20I series, Pant to lead India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-sa-t20i-series-injury-puts-kl-rahul-kuldeep-yadav-out-of-south-africa-t20i-series-rishabh-pant-to-lead-india-1318849 |access-date=2022-06-08 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> At the age of 24 years and 248 days, Pant became the second-youngest captain to lead India in a T20I match.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Captain Rishabh Pant set to overtake Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni in elite list during 1st T20I against South Africa |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/captain-rishabh-pant-set-to-overtake-virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-in-elite-list-during-1st-t20i-against-suth-africa-article-92090009 |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=TimesNow}}</ref> | |||
In July 2022, in the final match of [[Indian cricket team in England in 2022|India's tour of England]], Pant recorded his maiden [[Century (cricket)|century]] in ODI cricket scoring 125 runs and remaining [[not out]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/england-vs-india-rishabh-pant-hits-maiden-odi-hundred-to-rattle-england-in-manchester-1976733-2022-07-17 |title=England vs India: Rishabh Pant hits maiden ODI hundred in 27th match |work=India Today |access-date=17 July 2022}}</ref> | |||
==2022 car crash== | |||
On 30 December 2022, Pant was involved in a near-fatal car crash on the [[Delhi]]-[[Dehradun]] highway near [[Roorkee]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rishabh Pant in near-fatal car accident near Roorkee, admitted with injuries |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/rishabh-pant-in-near-fatal-car-accident-near-roorkee-admitted-with-injuries-2315250-2022-12-30 |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> He was cleared of any serious injury and remained stable despite sustaining injuries to his head, back and feet including two cuts on his forehead and a [[ligament]] tear to his right knee. He also hurt his right wrist, ankle and toe and suffered [[Abrasion (medical)|abrasion]] injuries to his back.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rishabh Pant: India wicketkeeper undergoes plastic surgery after serious car crash |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12777023/rishabh-pant-india-wicketkeeper-undergoes-plastic-surgery-after-serious-car-crash |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-30 |title=Rishabh Pant: Indian cricketer injured in car accident |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-64115325 |access-date=2022-12-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stambaugh |first=Swati Gupta,Vedika Sud,Alex |date=2022-12-30 |title=India cricket star Rishabh Pant injured in car accident |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/30/sport/rishabh-pant-cricketer-india-car-accident-intl-hnk-spt/index.html |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rishabh Pant accident: He is stable and undergoing scans, confirms BCCI Secretary |url=https://www.jkyouth.com/rishabh-pant-accident-he-is-stable-and-undergoing-scans-confirms-bcci-secretary.html |publisher=JKYouth Newspaper |date=31 December 2022}}</ref> Pant was initially admitted to Saksham Hospital, near New Delhi, and was transferred to [[Max Healthcare|Max Hospital]] in Dehradun.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rishabh Pant stable after car accident, MRI scans normal |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2998671 |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pant likely to be flown to Delhi or Mumbai for further treatment |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/125023/pant-likely-to-be-flown-to-delhi-or-mumbai-for-further-treatment |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=Cricbuzz |language=en}}</ref> The [[MRI scans]] of his brain and spine indicated they were normal but he was advised to undergo plastic surgery for his facial injuries, lacerations and abrasions. Scans of his ankle and knee were postponed due to pain and swelling.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rishabh Pant's brain and spine MRI scan results normal after car crash |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rishabh-pant-brain-and-spine-mri-scan-results-normal-after-car-crash-1351686 |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | |||
Pant was reportedly driving his Mercedes SUV car from Roorkee to New Delhi and was the only person inside the vehicle, according to eye-witnesses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rishabh Pant suffers multiple injuries in serious car crash |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rishabh-pant-injured-in-car-crash-on-way-to-delhi-1351631 |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> The car reportedly caught fire when it collided with a central divider on the road. The incident was reported to have taken place at 5.30am and the car [[Skid (automobile)|skid]]ded for about 200 metres before hitting the road divider.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Rishabh Pant was rescued: 'The car had already caught sparks so I and the conductor rushed to get him out' |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rishabh-pant-car-accident-bus-drivers-eye-witness-account-of-crash-1351697 |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-30 |title=India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant 'lucky to survive' after serious car accident |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/dec/30/indian-cricketer-rishabh-pant-injured-in-serious-car-accident |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref> Some sources claimed that Pant may have fallen asleep while driving.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-30 |title=Rishabh Pant met with an accident; fell asleep while driving: Note these crucial DON'TS to avoid car accidents |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/rishabh-pant-met-with-an-accident-fell-asleep-while-driving-note-these-crucial-donts-to-avoid-car-accidents/photostory/96620080.cms |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> He was rescued by Sushil Kumar, a bus driver, and Paramjeet Singh, a bus conductor, both employees of [[Haryana Roadways]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The good Samaritans who came to Rishabh Pant's rescue |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/125034/the-good-samaritans-who-came-to-rishabh-pants-rescue |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=Cricbuzz |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sushil Mann, the hero who saved Rishabh Pant, recalls horrifying moments from car crash |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/sushil-mann-the-hero-who-saved-rishabh-pant-recalls-horrifying-moments-from-car-crash-2315487-2022-12-30 |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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