1 month ago

Rishabh Pant will go from hero to zero: Ex-pacer slams Gambhir's selection call

Former India pacer Atul Wassan does not agree with Gautam Gambhir’s team selection for the Champions Trophy 2025. Speaking to ANI, Wassan expressed that he does not understand why Gambhir keeps playing KL Rahul ahead of Rishabh Pant in the ODI format. Champions Trophy 2025: Full Coverage Wassan slammed Gambhir's decision and stated that benching Rishabh for long durations in the format would hurt his confidence, and the player would go from hero to zero in no time. If you put a good player in a situation where he keeps thinking whether he will play or not, that player will go from hero to zero," Atul Wassan concluded on the matter.

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1 day, 20 hours ago

Will Rishabh Pant open? Shardul set to lead pace attack: Lucknow Super Giants likely XI vs DC

Hindustan Times

Lucknow Super Giants were the big spenders in the IPL auction, going all-out to land a new face of the franchise as they spent a record INR 27 crore to land the services of Rishabh Pant. Rishabh Pant in the nets for Lucknow Super Giants before the season opener against his former team, Delhi Capitals. In at three will then …

1 day, 22 hours ago

Rs 27 crore ka duck: Rishabh Pant memes viral after LSG captain out for 0 vs DC

India Today

Rishabh Pant's debut for Lucknow Super Giants ended in disappointment as the wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed for 0. | DC vs LSG Scroecard | Pant looked completely out of touch as he faced five consecutive dot balls before attempting a big shot on the sixth delivery, only to throw away his wicket in the middle overs. He played two dot balls …

1 week, 1 day ago

Captain Rishabh Pant vows to back his players to the hilt ahead of IPL 2025

India Today

India wicketkeeper batter and Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant is ready to back his players to the hilt in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. It is not just the management, I think it is because of the players we can create that environment," said Pant in a video shared by LSG on their X handle. Furthermore, Pant also …

1 week, 1 day ago

‘Delhi Capitals will miss Rishabh Pant. We want to win trophy…’: Young DC star's big admission, shares team mentality

Hindustan Times

Young Delhi Capitals star Abishek Porel made an honest admission that the franchise will miss their former skipper Rishabh Pant in the upcoming season of IPL. Porel, who played under Pant's captaincy last season, said he learnt a lot from the Indian star and admitted that the franchise will miss him. Porel, who scored 327 runs last season, also hailed …

1 week, 2 days ago

Dehli Capitals will miss Rishabh Pant: Abishek Porel nostalgic ahead of new season

India Today

Young wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has drawn similarities between the captaincy of Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel ahead of the Indian Premier League's 2025 season. Speaking to *Sports Today* a week before their first match of the tournament, Porel said that both players like to have fun and have a similar style in terms of captaincy. Axar pipped KL Rahul, former …

2 weeks ago

People are more focused on the IPL but playing for country should be the goal: Rishabh Pant

India TV News

People are more focused on the IPL but playing for country should be the goal: Rishabh Pant Star India batter Rishabh Pant noted that playing for the country should be prioritized over representing in the IPL. Rishabh Pant suffered multiple injuries following a horrendous car accident in December 2022. He mentioned that many cricketers are prioritising IPL in recent times …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award

The Hindu

Indian cricket team's swashbuckling batter-keeper, who returned to action after surviving a horrific car accident in December 2022, has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award 2025 in the comeback of the year category. Pant suffered the near-fatal car accident on December 30, 2022 while driving from Delhi to his hometown Roorkee. The 27-year-old made a remarkable recovery …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Benched Rishabh Pant's role in Champions Trophy revealed by Rohit Sharma: 'Got a batter sitting in the dugout...'

Hindustan Times

Rishabh Pant is arguably among the more notable of the names on the Indian bench for the ongoing Champions Trophy. KL Rahul's extraordinary record with the bat in the lower middle order for India in ODIs and his consistency with the gloves has resulted in Pant being relegated to the bench in the 50-over format despite being among the first …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rishabh Pant nominated in World Comeback of the Year category at Laureus Sports Awards: 'Knew that my return...'

Hindustan Times

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards. The 27-year-old, who will lead Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming 18th edition of the Indian Premier League, has been nominated in the World Comeback of the Year category. Rishabh Pant nominated for the prestigious Laureus Sports Awards. 'Have focused on being positive' After being nominated, …

Virat Kohli frustrated, Rohit Sharma angry at KL Rahul's keeping blunders vs NZ; Gautam Gambhir told to wake up

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli frustrated, Rohit Sharma angry at KL Rahul's keeping blunders vs NZ; Gautam Gambhir told to wake up

Hindustan Times

There was a reason why KL Rahul was backed over specialist wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant for a spot in the India XI in the 2025 Champions Trophy. While he picked up from where he left two years back, at least with the gloves, his keeping came under scrutiny on Sunday during the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand. India's Virat Kohli …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers

India Today

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the team’s wicketkeeping dilemma ahead of their final Champions Trophy group-stage clash against New Zealand on March 2. With both teams already securing semi-final berths, speculation is rife about potential lineup changes, including the possibility of Rishabh Pant replacing KL Rahul behind the stumps. With Rahul’s limited time in the middle, some argue …

KL Rahul admits to competition with Rishabh Pant for place in ODI team: I won't lie

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

KL Rahul admits to competition with Rishabh Pant for place in ODI team: I won't lie

India Today

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has admitted to competition with Rishabh Pant in the ODI team. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of India's final group stage game in the Champions Trophy, Rahul has said that there is always a temptation for the coach and the captain to play Pant ahead of him. In a candid press conference, Rahul called …

1 month ago

Rishabh Pant down with viral fever, misses training before Pakistan clash

India Today

Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is down with viral fever before India’s Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Mohammad Rizwan’s Pakistan on Sunday, February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In the pre-match press conference, Indian batter Shubman Gill confirmed that Pant didn’t attend the training session on Saturday, February 22. For the clash against Bangladesh on February 20, India preferred KL …

1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: India should take the punt with Rishabh Pant over KL Rahul

India Today

When Rishabh Pant made his long-awaited return from injury, a lot was expected from the wicketkeeper-batter. A great return in the IPL 2024 season saw Pant score 446 runs in 13 matches at an average of 40.55 and a strike-rate of more than 155. So is it time that India takes the punt with Pant in the all-important Champions Trophy …

1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Fresh trouble in Indian camp as star cricketer reportedly slams Gambhir for leaving him out of XI

Firstpost

The concerned cricketer, whose name has not been mentioned in the report, is at loggerheads with head coach Gautam Gambhir for not considering him for the wicketkeeper-batter’s role despite his seniority in the Indian team. According to Times Now, an active Indian wicketkeeper-batter is frustrated with head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the Men in Blue’s Champions Trophy opener. However, …

1 month, 1 week ago

Fresh rift in Indian dressing room, star player blames Gautam Gambhir for dropping him from Champions Trophy XI: Report

Hindustan Times

Is Everything okay within Team India? There is tension in the Indian dressing room as reports of a fresh rift started doing rounds on Tuesday, two days before India's Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium in UAE. According to a report published in Times Now, a top Indian cricketer has blamed head coach Gautam Gambhir …

1 month, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant writhes in pain after India star got hit on knee before Champions Trophy; major headache for Rohit Sharma

Live Mint

Just less than a week to go before India's campaign opener against Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit Sharma's men suffered an injury scare after Rishabh Pant was hit on his left knee during the team's training session in Dubai on Sunday. For the unknown, it was the same knee that Rishabh Pant got hit during the car …

1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar on the same page? Why duo had ‘heated’ exchange in BCCI squad meeting for Champions Trophy

Live Mint

Just before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, it seems like all is not well inside the Indian cricket room as head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar have reportedly had a ‘heated’ exchange over the squad selection for the mega event regrading a couple of decisions. While one is certainly the debate between Rishabh Pant vs KL Rahul, …

1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir clears air on Rishabh Pant’s chances at Champions Trophy 2025, clarifies India’s wicketkeeper conundrum

Live Mint

Rishabh Pant will have to wait for his chances in ODIs, confirmed Gautam Gambhir after the India head coach made it clear that KL Rahul is first-choice wicketkeeper going into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. For Gautam Gambhir, including KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant is not possible. This was Gautam Gambhir's his first ODI series win as India head coach. …

Rishabh Pant given a chance, Arshdeep Singh to be tested as Bumrah's replacement: India likely XI vs England in 3rd ODI

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1 month, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant given a chance, Arshdeep Singh to be tested as Bumrah's replacement: India likely XI vs England in 3rd ODI

Hindustan Times

India have been almost flawless in the ongoing series against England and would be looking to make a cleansweep of it in Ahmedabad. India have preferred KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant thus far in the series While it remains unlikely that Rahul will lose his place in the Champions Trophy due to his form in these two matches, there is …

1 month, 1 week ago

KL Rahul is India's No. 1 keeper, Rishabh Pant will get his chance: Gautam Gambhir

India Today

India head coach Gautam Gambhir put his weight behind wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, calling him the team’s number one keeper. Rishabh Pant will get his chance but at the moment it is KL who has done well and we cannot play two wicketkeeper-batters,” said Gambhir in the post-match press conference. Rahul took three …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir blasted for ‘undermining’ KL Rahul's confidence in ODIs vs ENG: ‘What they're doing with him is not fair’

Hindustan Times

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth bashed head coach Gautam Gambhir for his treatment of KL Rahul in the ongoing ODI series against England. Srikkanth blasted Gambhir's decision to push Rahul down the order at number 6 to accommodate left-right combination which might backfire for them in a crucial match. Srikkant suggested that if Gambhir want to stick with Axar at …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant's adorable interaction with young fan: Fast bowling daalte ho?

India Today

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was seen having an adorable conversation with a young fan as he signed his T-shirt. Ahead of the third and final ODI, a young fan had the day of his life as he met star India cricketers Rohit Sharma, Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal. In a viral video, the fan could be seen getting his T-shirt signed …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

No Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep, Pant in; India's probable Playing XI for 3rd ODI against England

India TV News

India and England are all set to have a crack at each other in the third and final ODI of the three-match series. Bumrah was originally named in the Indian squad for the third ODI, however, his name went missing from the squad shared by the BCCI when the Board added Varun Chakravarthy into the mix. There was a toss-up …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul? Piyush Chawla picks favourite to don keeping gloves for India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Live Mint

Rishabh Pant will have to wait a bit longer for a place in the Indian playing XI in the one-day internationals, thus ruling out his chances in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, reckoned former India cricketer Piyush Chawla. India have named two wicketkeepers in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 in KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. “If you …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gambhir, you're not being fair to KL Rahul: Ex-captain upset over ODI experiments

India Today

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has criticised the Gautam Gambhir-led team management for altering KL Rahul’s batting position in the ODI series against England. 5, Srikkanth argued that citing a left-right combination to move the wicketkeeper-batter from his preferred spot in the ODI batting order is unfair. Pant was selected as the back-up wicketkeeper for the ODI series and the …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

No Pant, Arshdeep yet: Bangar backs unchanged India XI for 3rd ODI vs England

India Today

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised the Indian team management to retain the same playing XI for the third and final ODI against England in Ahmedabad. Despite India having already secured the series with a win in Cuttack, Bangar believes it is crucial to maintain consistency rather than experiment with the squad by bringing in Rishabh Pant or …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why is KL Rahul batting at No.6? Former selector left baffled by Gambhir's strategy

India Today

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul struggled in the ongoing ODI series against England. Rahul's recent struggles have baffled a former selector, who has lambasted head coach Gautam Gambhir for Rahul's recent form. While KL Rahul's demotion in the line-up has worked against the batter, India has benefited overall, as Axar Patel has played two excellent knocks, guiding India to a series …

Champions Trophy 2025: Former India player names Rishabh Pant’s ideal replacement, says 'he has mindset of a batter’

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Former India player names Rishabh Pant’s ideal replacement, says 'he has mindset of a batter’

Firstpost

Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar has proposed a potential replacement for Rishabh Pant in the Champions Trophy 2025. Sanjay Manjrekar suggests Rishabh Pant’s alternative Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has put forward an intriguing suggestion for the Champions Trophy 2025, Axar Patel could be an ideal replacement for Rishabh Pant in the middle order. “Before the match, I had suggested …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Could Axar Patel keep Rishabh Pant on bench in Champions Trophy? Manjrekar reacts

India Today

Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Axar Patel's all-round versatility could force Rishabh Pant to wait on the sidelines for some time after India's win in the first ODI against England. Axar Patel is a great option to have because this is a guy, we have seen him bat in Test matches for India, and he has a batter's temperament," said Manjrekar. …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

'He took 5-wicket-haul against Sri Lanka, broke partnerships vs Pakistan': Rohit Sharma's Siraj theory dumped by Bangar

Hindustan Times

KL Rahul enjoyed an exceptional 2023 ODI World Cup, barring the final against Australia. With Rishabh Pant breathing down his neck, no one really knows what combination captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir plan on going ahead with. On the eve of the Nagpur ODI, captain Rohit Sharma all but confirmed KL Rahul’s place in the lineup, emphasizing the …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul should be India's first-choice wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant: Sanjay Bangar

India Today

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels KL Rahul should remain the first-choice wicketkeeper over the talented Rishabh Pant for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma will look to finalise the wicketkeeper-batter for the upcoming Champions Trophy, based on the performances in the three-match ODI series against England. Rahul brings …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant left out as KL Rahul gets nod as wicketkeeper

India Today

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was ignored by the team management for the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur on Thursday, February 6. There was widespread debate amongst fans and pundits about who should be India’s wicketkeeper ahead of the series with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also approaching. IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant's inspiring move, pledges 10% of commercial earnings to his newly-launched foundation

Hindustan Times

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, in an inspiring move, revealed on Wednesday that he will contribute 10 per cent of all his commercial earnings towards the Rishabh Pant Foundation moving forward. Rishabh Pant is seen during the presentation ceremony after Saurashtra won a Ranji trophy cricket match against Delhi, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, in Rajkot, Friday, Jan. 24 Taking to …

2 months ago

Champions Trophy 2025: 'He's an X-factor player,' Zaheer, Karthik back Pant's inclusion over Samson in India squad

Firstpost

Zaheer Khan and Dinesh Karthik have backed the inclusion of Rishabh Pant in India’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Former pacer Zaheer Khan believes that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be India’s X-factor for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and has no doubt about the impact that he will create during the tournament. India squad for Champions Trophy 2025 | …

2 months ago

Rishabh Pant embarrassed after fan touches his feet, Rohit Sharma gives spectators reason to cheer despite flop batting

Hindustan Times

It was a disappointing day for both Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma in their respective Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday, but both the India stars gave their fans at the stadium something to cheer as they obliged with autographs and pictures. India cricketers Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant India's Test regulars made their respective return to Ranji Trophy after BCCI …

2 months ago

‘I’m not biased but Gambhir highly…': Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal axed in India's Champions Trophy XI of Ashwin

Hindustan Times

Ravichandran Ashwin believes India should have picked an extra seam-bowling all-rounder like Nitish Kumar Reddy instead of going in with three all-rounders who bowl finger spin for the Champions Trophy 2025. Unless India decide to replace Kuldeep Yadav as the lead spinner, one would have to believe, only one among Sundar, Axar and Jadeja is likely to play in the …

IPL 2025: It's official, LSG names Rishabh Pant as captain

Deccan Chronicle

Kolkata: Dynamic keeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Monday named the captain of Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL and he vowed to give his "200 percent" to win the team's maiden title. I wanted to introduce you all to our new captain Rishabh Pant," Goenka said. At his former franchise Delhi Capitals, the captaincy became a point of contention, …

2 months ago

Rishabh Pant named captain of Lucknow Super Giants

The Hindu

Dynamic keeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Monday named the captain of Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL and he vowed to give his “200%” to win the team’s maiden title. At his former franchise Delhi Capitals, the captaincy became a point of contention, leading the 27-year-old Pant to opt out of DC’s retention plans after unsuccessful negotiations. At the …

2 months ago

Rishabh Pant named Lucknow Super Giants captain for IPL 2025: 'His name will be associated with Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni'

Hindustan Times

Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player in Indian Premier League auction history, has been named the Lucknow Super Giants captain for IPL 2025. Rishabh Pant is all set to lead Lucknow Super Giants Given his stature and investment, it seemed inevitable that Pant would take on the leadership role. Although Pant's IPL 2024 campaign with the Delhi Capitals was underwhelming …

2 months ago

Rishabh Pant announced LSG captain ahead of IPL 2025

Live Mint

Lucknow Super Giants have announced Rishabh Pant as the captain of the franchise on Monday ahead of Indian Premier League 2025. Rishabh Pant, who was released by Delhi Capitals, was bought by LSG for a whopping ₹27 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction that took place in Saudi Arabia last year. "It feels amazing," was Rishabh Pant's first reaction …

'Rishabh Pant needs to play with more responsibility'

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2 months ago

'Rishabh Pant needs to play with more responsibility'

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: Former Indian cricket Suresh Raina shared his views and insights regarding the importance of Rishabh Pant and the upcoming T20I and ODI series against England. He also threw light on India’s dicey form in the ODIs and whether Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma will be able to repeat the 2013 heroics. Speaking on Star Sports Press Room, …

2 months ago

Rishabh Pant needs to play with more responsibility in Champions Trophy: Raina

India Today

Former India batter Suresh Raina believes Rishabh Pant can excel in the 50-over format if he bats with more "responsibility" in the three-match ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy. Pant was picked in India's Champions Trophy squad over the likes of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel. "He has improved a lot on his wicketkeeping; Rishabh Pant …

2 months, 1 week ago

'Rishabh Pant should stay away from such friends': India WK told to 'recognise reality' in major Champions Trophy race

Hindustan Times

India's squad for Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be announced today. However, it needs to be seen who among Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, and Dhruv Jurel will make the 15-member squad as the backup wicketkeeper. Mohammad Kaif reckons Sanju Samson should be picked ahead of Rishabh Pant for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif reckons Sanju …

2 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant is a better wicketkeeper: Gavaskar on Samson's Champions Trophy snub

India Today

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar has put forth the rationale behind India opting for Rishabh Pant over Sanju Samson for the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy. Gavaskar was of the opinion that Pant edged out Samson by virtue of being a better wicketkeeper and a better game-changer. Plus Pant is a left-hander and he is probably the better wicketkeeper, although …

2 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant has almost reached the same level as MS Dhoni: Mohammad Kaif

India Today

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif feels Rishabh Pant has reached the same level as legendary India wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni. Ahead of the squad announcement for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, there have been widespread discussions about who will take the wicketkeeper’s slot for the mega event, with KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson being in contention. Rishabh Pant is …

2 months, 1 week ago

Kohli, Pant back in Delhi’s Ranji squad following BCCI diktat

The Hindu

A day after the Board of Control for Cricket in India made participation in domestic matches mandatory for players to remain eligible for selection in the Indian team, Delhi’s squad for the next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra wore a star-studded look with Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant part of a 22-member contingent. His last appearance in the Ranji Trophy …

Rishabh Pant to play Delhi's upcoming Ranji Trophy fixture against Saurashtra; Virat Kohli named among probables

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2 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant to play Delhi's upcoming Ranji Trophy fixture against Saurashtra; Virat Kohli named among probables

Firstpost

The trio of Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Harshit Rana have been included among Delhi’s probables for the remainder of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. The latest of those cricketers are star batter Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who have been named among Delhi’s probables for the remainder of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. While Kohli’s participation in India’s premier First-Class …

2 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant ends Ranji exile, to represent Delhi for first time since 2017 against Saurashtra; Virat Kohli still quiet

Hindustan Times

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has made himself available for Delhi’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra in Rajkot. On the other hand, right-handed batter Virat Kohli has not communicated anything to the Delhi & District Cricket Association regarding his availability for the upcoming fixture. Rishabh Pant is available for Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra. Rishabh Pant's last Ranji Trophy appearance …

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