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{{Use dmy dates|date=August | {{short description|Indian cricketer}} | ||
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{{Infobox cricketer | {{Infobox cricketer | ||
| name = Rishabh Pant | | name = Rishabh Pant | ||
| image = | | image = <!-- DO NOT add an image taken from any other website. Only upload a picture if you took it yourself. --> | ||
| 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= | | 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> | ||
| death_date = | | death_date = | ||
| death_place = | | death_place = | ||
| batting = Left-handed | | batting = Left-handed | ||
| role = [[Wicket-keeper | | role = [[Wicket-keeper-batsman]] | ||
| international = yes | | international = yes | ||
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| testdebutagainst = England | | testdebutagainst = England | ||
| testcap = 291 | | testcap = 291 | ||
| lasttestdate = | | lasttestdate = 2 September | ||
| lasttestyear = | | lasttestyear = 2021 | ||
| lasttestagainst = | | lasttestagainst = England | ||
| odidebutdate = 21 October | | odidebutdate = 21 October | ||
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| odidebutagainst = West Indies | | odidebutagainst = West Indies | ||
| odicap = 224 | | odicap = 224 | ||
| lastodidate = | | lastodidate = 28 March | ||
| lastodiyear = | | lastodiyear = 2021 | ||
| lastodiagainst = | | lastodiagainst = England | ||
| T20Idebutdate = 1 February | | T20Idebutdate = 1 February | ||
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| T20Idebutagainst = England | | T20Idebutagainst = England | ||
| T20Icap = 68 | | T20Icap = 68 | ||
| lastT20Idate = | | lastT20Idate = 20 March | ||
| lastT20Iyear = | | lastT20Iyear = 2021 | ||
| lastT20Iagainst = | | lastT20Iagainst = England | ||
| 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 | ||
| hidedeliveries = true | | hidedeliveries = true | ||
| columns = 4 | | columns = 4 | ||
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]] | | column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]] | ||
| matches1 = | | matches1 = 24 | ||
| runs1 = | | runs1 = 1,490 | ||
| bat avg1 = | | bat avg1 = 40.27 | ||
| 100s/50s1 = | | 100s/50s1 = 3/6 | ||
| top score1 = 159[[not out|*]] | | top score1 = 159[[not out|*]] | ||
| catches/stumpings1 = | | catches/stumpings1 = 86/8 | ||
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]] | | column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]] | ||
| matches2 = | | matches2 = 18 | ||
| runs2 = | | runs2 = 529 | ||
| bat avg2 = | | bat avg2 = 33.06 | ||
| 100s/50s2 = 0/ | | 100s/50s2 = 0/3 | ||
| top score2 = | | top score2 = 78 | ||
| catches/stumpings2 = | | catches/stumpings2 = 9/1 | ||
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] | | column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] | ||
| matches3 = | | matches3 = 33 | ||
| runs3 = | | runs3 = 512 | ||
| bat avg3 = | | bat avg3 = 21.33 | ||
| 100s/50s3 = 0/2 | | 100s/50s3 = 0/2 | ||
| top score3 = 65[[not out|*]] | | top score3 = 65[[not out|*]] | ||
| catches/stumpings3 = | | catches/stumpings3 = 9/5 | ||
| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]] | | column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]] | ||
| matches4 = | | matches4 = 48 | ||
| runs4 = | | runs4 = 3,342 | ||
| bat avg4 = | | bat avg4 = 47.74 | ||
| 100s/50s4 = | | 100s/50s4 = 8/14 | ||
| top score4 = 308 | | top score4 = 308 | ||
| catches/stumpings4 = | | catches/stumpings4 = 156/15 | ||
| date = 2 | |||
| date = 2 September 2021 | |||
| 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 a | '''Rishabh Rajendra Pant''' (born 4 October 1997) is an Indian [[cricket]]er who plays as a [[middle order]] [[wicket-keeper batsman]] for [[India national cricket team|India]], [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]], and the [[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> In December 2015, he was named in [[2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup squads|India's squad]] for the [[2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name="India">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-under-19-world-cup-2016/content/story/954021.html |title=Ishan Kishan to lead India at U19 World Cup |access-date=22 December 2015 |work=ESPNCricinfo}}</ref> On 1 February 2016, during the tournament, Pant hit an 18-ball fifty, the fastest at this level.<ref name="Fastest50">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-under-19-world-cup-2016/content/story/967879.html |title=Rishabh Pant slams fastest fifty in huge India win |access-date=1 February 2016 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
He was | 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 Player 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== | ||
https:// | 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 get trained under [[Tarak Sinha]] at the Sonnet Cricket Academy. He and his mother stayed at a [[gurdwara]] in [[Moti Bagh]] locality as they did not have a place to stay 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}}</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 to switch to [[Rajasthan Cricket Association|Rajasthan]] to play U-13 and U-15 cricket but to no avail. Pant was told by his mentor to overhaul his entire [[Batting (cricket)|batting technique]] which based on Hand-eye co-ordination to become 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 but was severely reprimanded by the coach for giving his wicket away at a [[Hat-trick (cricket)|hat-trick]]. He then hit 150 in the second innings which he claims was the most important knock in his career.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
==Domestic career== | |||
Rishabh 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 on 23 December 2015 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 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1061957.html|title=Maharashtra take lead despite Pant's triple ton|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |date=16 October 2016 |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 = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ranji-trophy-2016-17/content/story/1065212.html | title = Rishabh Pant hits 48-ball hundred | work = ESPN Cricinfo | 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 blood Pant for the future.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/vijay-hazare-trophy-2016-17/content/story/1081731.html |title=Pant to captain Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy | work=ESPN Cricinfo | access-date=9 February 2017}}</ref> | |||
On 14 January 2018, in the [[2017–18 Zonal T20 League]] fixture 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== | |||
On 6 February 2016, Pant was bought by [[Delhi Daredevils]] for Rs 1.9 crore. On the same day, he scored a century for India [[U-19 Cricket World Cup|U-19 in the World Cup]], guiding India 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|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> | |||
Pant was bought by the Delhi Daredevils In the [[2016 Indian Premier League]] (IPL) auction. Playing only his third game of his IPL season, Pant made 69 runs from 40 balls to help Delhi to an eight-wicket victory over [[Gujarat Lions]]. He made his maiden IPL half-century off 25 balls. In the 2017 season, he scored 97 runs in 43 balls against the same team in Delhi on 4 May.<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}}</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}}</ref> | |||
In May 2018, during the [[2018 Indian Premier League]], Pant scored 128 [[not out]] from 63 balls against the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]], making the then highest individual score by an Indian cricketer in IPL history, but later broken by [[K. L. Rahul]] who scored 132 runs for [[Kings XI Punjab]].<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=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=11 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB: KL Rahul hammers 69-ball 132, piles up slew of records |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/kl-rahul-hundred-video-highlights-ipl-2020-kxip-vs-rcb-6609498/ |access-date=7 January 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=25 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref> In March 2021, Pant was named as the captain of the Delhi Capitals for the [[2021 Indian Premier League]].<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> | |||
Pant was named captain of the Delhi Capitals before the starting of IPL 2021 after Shreyas Iyer got ruled out of the tournament with a shoulder injury.<ref>{{Cite web|last=MumbaiApril 15|first=India Today Web Desk|last2=April 15|first2=2021UPDATED:|last3=Ist|first3=2021 19:51|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}}</ref> On 10 April 2021, against the [[Chennai Super Kings]], Pant played his first match as the Delhi Capitals captain, Rishabh Pant became 5th youngest captain in Indian Premier League<ref>{{Cite web|last=10 April|first=Saurabh Kumar|last2=April 10|first2=2021UPDATED:|last3=Ist|first3=2021 19:13|title=IPL 2021, DC vs CSK: Rishabh Pant becomes 5th youngest captain in Indian Premier League|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/ipl-2021/story/ipl-2021-dc-vs-csk-rishabh-pant-becomes-5th-youngest-captain-in-indian-premier-league-1789480-2021-04-10|access-date=27 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> .<ref>{{Cite web|title=IPL 2021, DC vs CSK: Rishabh Pant becomes 5th youngest captain in Indian Premier League|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/ipl-2021/story/ipl-2021-dc-vs-csk-rishabh-pant-becomes-5th-youngest-captain-in-indian-premier-league-1789480-2021-04-10|access-date=11 April 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Pant won his first match as an IPL captain, as Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 April 2021|title=CSK vs DC Highlights: Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2021-live-cricket-score-csk-vs-dc-ipl-match-today-chennai-super-kings-vs-delhi-capitals-latest-scorecard-101618053315365.html|access-date=11 April 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> Pant has led Delhi Capitals to 4 wins out of their first 6 games in IPL 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=DelhiApril 28|first=Akshay Ramesh New|last2=April 28|first2=2021UPDATED:|last3=Ist|first3=2021 09:24|title=IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant is showing the potential to be India captain in future, says Pragyan Ojha|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/ipl-2021/story/rishabh-pant-can-become-india-captain-batting-form-maturity-delhi-capitals-pragyan-ojha-kohli-dc-vs-rcb-1795724-2021-04-28|access-date=27 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> | |||
Pant became the 2nd youngest to hit a hundred in the IPL after Manish Pandey during his knock .It was Pant's maiden IPL ton and the 50th century by a batsman in the tournament's history.<ref>{{Cite web|last=DelhiMay 10|first=Rohan Sen New|last2=May 10|first2=2021UPDATED:|last3=Ist|first3=2021 14:10|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> | |||
==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|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2016-17/content/story/1075923.html |title=Yuvraj recalled, Kohli named ODI and T20I captain |work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=6 January 2017}}</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 youngest player for India to debut in a T20I match at the age of 19 years 120 days before [[Washington Sundar]] who played at the age of 18 years 80 days made his debut in 2017.<ref name="youngest">{{cite news |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1080564.html |title=Record bowling figures for India, and a near-record collapse from England |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref> | |||
In June 2017, Pant was named in India's squad for a [[limited overs cricket|limited overs]] tour against [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 2017|West Indies]].<ref name="IndSquad">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-india-2017/content/story/1103944.html |title=Pant, Kuldeep picked for West Indies tour |access-date=15 June 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</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|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24127256/rishabh-pant-kuldeep-yadav-picked-first-three-england-tests-rohit-sharma-dropped |title=Pant, Kuldeep picked for first three England Tests, Rohit dropped |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 July 2018}}</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 batsman for India to get off the mark in Test cricket with a six.<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. He became 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 |title=Stats - India savour a high not felt in 50 years |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25497731 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=10 December 2018 |language=en |date=10 December 2018}}</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|url= http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25681103/pant-roars-record-books-second-test-ton| title= Pant roars into record books with second Test ton |work= ESPN Cricinfo| access-date= 4 January 2019}}</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 cover for [[Shikhar Dhawan]], who suffered a hairline fracture on his left thumb during India's game against Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26953343/rishabh-pant-join-indian-squad-cover-shikhar-dhawan |title=Rishabh Pant to join Indian squad as cover for Shikhar Dhawan |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=12 June 2019}}</ref> On 19 June 2019, the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) confirmed that Dhawan had been ruled out for the rest of the tournament, with Pant confirmed as his replacement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1189665.html |title=Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup, Rishabh Pant confirmed as replacement |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2019}}</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 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}}</ref> | |||
=== The tough phase (2019-20) === | |||
The [[2019–20 Indian cricket season|2019-20 home season]] was billed as an important season for Rishabh Pant.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=DelhiOctober 9|first1=India Today Web Desk New|last2=October 9|first2=2019UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2019 10:47|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> [[MS Dhoni]] had announced 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> and 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 emergence of [[KL Rahul]] as wicket-keeping option<ref>{{Cite web|last1=BengaluruJanuary 20|first1=Press Trust of India|last2=January 20|first2=2020UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2020 08:56|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|last1=Nov 3|first1=Amit Kumar / TIMESOFINDIA COM /|last2=2020|last3=Ist|first3=13:39|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 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, that too 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|last1=DelhiNovember 4|first1=India Today Web Desk New|last2=November 4|first2=2019UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2019 10:06|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> | |||
=== The rise (2021-present) === | |||
India were 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> The unavailability of [[Virat Kohli]] for the rest of the series made India make changes to their line up so as to strengthen the batting.<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> Rishabh Pant was picked ahead of [[Wriddhiman Saha]] for the second test in [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|Melbourne]].<ref name=":1" /> | |||
While Pant scored a valuable 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, things did not start well for India as they lost the wicket of [[Ajinkya Rahane]], who had scored a [[Century (cricket)|century]] in the last test,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cappy takes charge|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/espncricinfo-awards-2020-test-batting-performance-ajinkya-rahane-112-vs-australia-1247874|access-date=25 May 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> early in the day. With [[Ravindra Jadeja|Jadeja]] having fractured his arm earlier in the match,<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> India were also a batsman short. Pant had also suffered a minor injury in the match.<ref name=":2" /> Yet, he was promoted in the order and came out to bat at 5. He hit 12 fours and 3 sixes in his counter-attacking knock of 97 runs off just 118 balls. His 148-run partnership with [[Cheteshwar Pujara|Pujara]] put India in a winning position.<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> The match would ultimately end in a [[Result (cricket)#Draw|draw]] rendering the 4th Test in Brisbane to be the final.<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> | |||
Australia had not been defeated at [[The Gabba|Brisbane]] in 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> India had a bunch of their first choice players - [[Jasprit Bumrah]],<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last1=DelhiJanuary 15|first1=Akshay Ramesh New|last2=January 15|first2=2021UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2021 07:27|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> [[Mohammed Shami]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shami injury adds to India's worries for second Test|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/mohammad-shami-fractured-arm-injury-india-australia-miss-rest-of-the-series-siraj-saini-natarajan/2020-12-21|access-date=25 May 2021|website=cricket.com.au|language=en}}</ref> [[Ravichandran Ashwin]],<ref name=":3" /> [[Virat Kohli]], [[Ravindra Jadeja]],<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> [[Hanuma Vihari]],<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> [[Umesh Yadav]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=AUS vs IND: Umesh Yadav Heads Back To India After Calf Muscle Injury In Second Test, Says Report {{!}} Cricket News|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/umesh-yadav-heads-back-to-india-after-calf-muscle-injury-in-second-test-says-report-2345908|access-date=25 May 2021|website=NDTVSports.com|language=en}}</ref> [[Ishant Sharma]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=Ind vs Aus: Ishant Sharma ruled out of Test series, Rohit's fitness to be assessed on December 11th|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-tour-of-australia/india-vs-australia-2020-21-ishant-sharma-rohit-sharma-injury-border-gavaskar-trophy-virat-kohli/article33188624.ece|access-date=25 May 2021|website=Sportstar|language=en}}</ref> - unavailable due to injury and were the underdogs going into the match. Rishabh Pant put in a match winning performance on day 5 as India chased down a big target of 328 in the 4th 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> Pant scored an unbeaten 89 with 9 fours and a six and also hit the winning runs. He was awarded the [[Player of the Match awards (cricket)|'Player of the match]]' award too.<ref name=":4" /> | |||
In July 2021, prior to warm-up matches for the Test series [[Indian cricket team in England in 2021|against England]], Pant tested positive for [[COVID-19]]. He did not travel with the Indian squad to [[Durham, England|Durham]], with Pant remaining in quarantine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-ind-test-series-rishabh-pant-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1269773 |title=Rishabh Pant tests positive for Covid-19 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 July 2021}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[List of Ranji Trophy triple centuries]] | |||
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