PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Rishabh Rajendra Pant
Profession: Cricketer (Batsman, Wicket-keeper)
Date of Birth: 4 October 1997 (Saturday) Note: In July 2023, he shared a post on Instagram, mentioned his second date of birth to be 5 January 2023. He dedicated this birthday to the doctors who treated him after he met with a road accident on 30 December 2022.
Age (as of 2024): 27 Years
Birthplace: Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Zodiac sign: Libra
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Religion: Hinduism
Caste: Kumauni Brahmin
Food Habit: Vegetarian
Age: 27 Years
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EDUCATION
School: The Indian Public School, Dehradun
College/University: Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University, New Delhi
Educational Qualification: Not Known
PHYSICAL STATISTICS
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″ (170 cm)
Weight (approx.): 70 Kg (154 lbs)
Body Measurements (approx.): – Chest: 40 inches – Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 14 inches
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends: Urvashi Rautela (actor) (rumoured) [2] The Indian Express Isha Negi
Wife/Spouse: N/A
Parents: Father – Rajendra Pant (Died in 2017) Mother – Saroj Pant
Siblings: Brother – None Sister – Sakshi Pant (Elder)
Song: “Helplessly” by Tatiana Manaois [7] Sport Star Live
Girlfriend: Isha Negi
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
International Debut: Test – 18 August 2018 vs England at Nottingham ODI – 21 October 2018 vs West Indies at Guwahati T20 – 1 February 2017 vs England at Bengaluru
Awards, Achievements: 2018 – Emerging Player of IPL 11, Stylish Player Award
MONEY FACTOR
Career Turning Point: His performance in the 2016 U19 World Cup
Car Collection: Mercedes-Benz GLC
Salary (approx.): IPL 18 – Rs. 27 crore (as of 2025)
OTHER INFORMATION
Jersey Number: #77 (India) #777 (Domestic)
Domestic/State Team(s): Delhi, Delhi Daredevils
Coach/Mentor: Tarak Sinha [1] Sport Star Live
Favourite Shot: Pull Shot
Records (main ones): • In the 2016 Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh, he was India’s 2nd highest run-scorer with 267 runs. • In the 2016 Under-19 World Cup, he scored the fastest half-century (18 balls). • In the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy, Pant scored 308 runs against Maharashtra and became the 3rd youngest Indian and 4th overall, to hit a triple century in first-class cricket. • In November 2016, Pant scored the fastest century (in 48 balls) in the Ranji Trophy, against Jharkhand. • In 2018, he became the 1st Indian and 6th overall player to take 7 catches on Test debut as a wicket-keeper. • In 2018, he became the 1st Indian and 12th overall player to hit a six as the first scoring shot on Test debut. • The first ever Indian-wicketkeeper to score a century in England. • In 2018, he became the 1st Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in the fourth innings of a Test. • On 10 December 2018, on the final day of the first test between India and Australia, he equalled the world record for most catches taken in a Test by taking the 11th catch in the form of Mitchell Starc. Panth matched the record currently held by England’s Jack Russell and South Africa’s A.B. de Villiers . • On 28 March 2024, he became the first DC player to make 100 appearances in the IPL. • On 21 September 2024, in a match between India and Bangladesh, Pant equalled M. S. Dhoni’s record of most centuries in Test cricket. • On 23 June 2025, he became the first Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test in England.
Hobbies: Listening to Music, Swimming
Cricketer(s): MS Dhoni , Adam Gilchrist [3] Scroll
Cricket Ground: Lord’s in London [4] Sport Star Live
Actor(s): Amitabh Bachchan , Shah Rukh Khan
Actress: Shraddha Kapoor [5] Sport Star Live
Film: Baghban [6] Sport Star Live
Football Club: Manchester United FC
Book: Panchatantra by Vishnu Sharma [8] Sport Star Live
Destination: Australia [9] Sport Star Live
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
From a young age, Rishabh Pant dreamt of becoming a cricketer, drawing inspiration from the legendary Australian wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist. His passion for the sport led him to make a pivotal move at the age of 12, relocating from his hometown of Roorkee to Delhi in pursuit of professional coaching. In the bustling cricket scene of the capital, he initially joined the Sonnet Club. His journey, however, was fraught with challenges, as he faced discrimination in the Rajasthan cricket community when he represented the region at the U-14 and U-16 levels. This led to him being expelled from an academy, compelling him to shift his focus back to Delhi, where he began to flourish. His talent shone brightly in various age-level tournaments, culminating in his impressive first-class debut for Delhi in 2015.
Rishabh’s ascent in cricket was marked by significant mentorship, particularly from the legendary Rahul Dravid, coach of the India-A team. Dravid dedicated countless hours to refine Pant’s batting skills, helping him evolve into a formidable player. His career took a major leap in 2016 when the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) acquired him for ₹1.9 crore, a substantial increase from his initial base price of ₹10 lakhs. That same year, he made headlines by setting the record for the fastest fifty in U19 World Cup history, achieving the milestone in just 18 balls, further cementing his status as a rising star.
Tragedy struck in 2017 when Rishabh’s father passed away from a cardiac arrest. Just two days after the loss, he showcased remarkable resilience by scoring 57 runs for the Delhi Daredevils in an IPL match. Known for his light-hearted demeanor and emotional depth, Rishabh also made headlines for his tumultuous relationship with actress Urvashi Rautela, which ended in a public conflict on social media. Interestingly, aside from his cricketing prowess, he is a skilled gymnast, though this aspect of his talent remains lesser-known.
In 2018, as Rishabh continued to make waves in the IPL, he was honored with the ‘Emerging Player of the Season’ award for his spectacular performance, where he became the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament, amassing 684 runs and hitting a staggering 37 sixes and 68 fours. However, his debut Test series against England that same year was marred by an unusual record; he faced 29 balls without scoring, tying for the longest duck in Indian Test history alongside notable players Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan. Despite the ups and downs, his career flourished when he was appointed captain of the Delhi Capitals ahead of the 14th IPL season, making him one of the youngest captains in the league’s history.
Rishabh’s journey took another turn when he was appointed as the state brand ambassador for Uttarakhand by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in December 2021. However, a life-threatening incident occurred on December 30, 2022, when he was involved in a severe car accident on the Delhi-Haridwar highway. His vehicle collided with the divider, rolled over, and burst into flames. Thanks to the quick actions of local villagers and police, he was rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital in Dehradun. His extraordinary resilience was further exemplified when, in 2025, he was named Vice-Captain of the Indian Test team by the BCCI. Shortly thereafter, he made history against England by scoring 134 runs in the first innings and following it up with another century, solidifying his reputation as a key player in Indian cricket.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.