BGT recap: When Tim Paine playfully sledged Rishabh Pant as 'babysitter'
1 month, 1 week ago

BGT recap: When Tim Paine playfully sledged Rishabh Pant as 'babysitter'

India Today  

The 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar series was filled with drama, high stakes, and history-making moments. Among the fierce battles and intense performances, one light-hearted yet unforgettable episode stood out—the playful sledging between Rishabh Pant and Tim Paine. Referring to MS Dhoni’s return to India’s ODI squad, Paine cheekily suggested Pant should join the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League. You’ll look after the kids?” BGT recap: Kohli vs Johnson battle Pant's 'temporary captain' jibe at Paine The banter was as sharp as it was humorous, and the stump mic ensured everyone got a front-row seat to the exchange. In a moment of sporting camaraderie, Pant posed for a photo with Paine’s kids, with Bonnie Paine dubbing him the “Best Babysitter.” The photo went viral, and this exchange became one of the most iconic sledging moments in cricket history.

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Rishabh Pant's wicketkeeping a work in progress, he's bound to improve: Ian Healy
3 days, 2 hours ago

Rishabh Pant's wicketkeeping a work in progress, he's bound to improve: Ian Healy

India Today  

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy feels India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is a work in progress. Recently, Healy shared his opinion on Pant’s wicketkeeping skills and said that the 27-year-old still has a lot to work on. “Rishabh Pant is a work in progress, but I saw him in the mornings and like the drills he is doing; he is bound …

AUS vs IND: Pat Cummins spoils Gabba hero Rishabh Pant's long-awaited return
1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Pat Cummins spoils Gabba hero Rishabh Pant's long-awaited return

India Today  

Australia skipper Pat Cummins continued his dominance over India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, dismissing him for the third time in five innings during Day 3 of the Brisbane Test. Pant’s highly anticipated return to the Gabba ended on a disappointing note, as Cummins once again subdued India’s aggressive southpaw, compounding the struggles of the …

Rishabh Pant's turf: Fans light up Gabba stands with India wicketkeeper's masks
1 week, 2 days ago

Rishabh Pant's turf: Fans light up Gabba stands with India wicketkeeper's masks

India Today  

Despite Day 1 of the third Test between India and Australia being cut short by persistent rain, the brief action at Brisbane's iconic Gabba was enough to rekindle memories of Rishabh Pant's historical exploits. The fans’ enthusiastic reception, complete with chants of "We love you, Rishabh Pant," reaffirmed the Gabba's special place in his career and in the hearts of …

Babysitter Rishabh Pant is back: India star plays with fan's kid in Adelaide
1 week, 6 days ago

Babysitter Rishabh Pant is back: India star plays with fan's kid in Adelaide

India Today  

Star Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and his babysitter avatar are back in the spotlight. Pant was spotted playing with a fan's child in Adelaide after the second Test against Australia. Find out more about India's training session: Here Watch the video here- What a guy is this Rishabh pant yaar.ðŸå¹âä️ Today Rishabh pant spotted in a mall in Adelaide, There …

Watch: Rishabh Pant pranks Adam Gilchrist during Adelaide Test
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Watch: Rishabh Pant pranks Adam Gilchrist during Adelaide Test

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant provided a light-hearted moment during the Adelaide Test against Australia on December 8. Former India coach Ravi Shastri, who was part of the Fox Cricket panel alongside Gilchrist, called it a “wicket-keeper’s reunion.” The brief exchange ended with a friendly chat and a warm hug between the two, delighting fans with the camaraderie. AUS vs IND, …

Rishabh Pant haunted me in last 2 series but now he's my mate: Justin Langer
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rishabh Pant haunted me in last 2 series but now he's my mate: Justin Langer

India Today  

Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer said that Rishabh Pant is no longer his nemesis but he's his mate now during Day 1 of the second Test between Australia and India. AUS vs IND 2nd Test Day 1 Live "Rishabh Pant has haunted me the most from the last two series. Then: Fear of Rishabh Pant 😬 Now: Awe …

Rishabh Pant has taken to Test cricket like a duck to water: Rahul Dravid
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rishabh Pant has taken to Test cricket like a duck to water: Rahul Dravid

India Today  

Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid recently recalled wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s match-winning knock during the historic Gabba Test in Brisbane during the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. Dravid hailed Pant for his match-winning knock which helped India register their second consecutive Test series win in Australia. Pant's phenomenal record in Australia The Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 played a pivotal role in transforming …

Rishabh Pant filled Dhoni's void in Test cricket, says Rahul Dravid
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rishabh Pant filled Dhoni's void in Test cricket, says Rahul Dravid

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The void left by MS Dhoni's retirement in Indian cricket lineup was quickly filled by Rishabh Pant, who embraced Test cricket like a "duck to water", feels former head coach Rahul Dravid. "I'm not saying he's replaced him, but certainly in Test cricket, his performances have been absolutely sensational, an incredible performance." Pant's heroics that included two fifties at …

Pant's stump-mic chat during Starc-Hazlewood stand goes viral: Dum lagana padega
1 month ago

Pant's stump-mic chat during Starc-Hazlewood stand goes viral: Dum lagana padega

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant once again went viral for his stump-mic chatter in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The incident happened during the morning session of Day 2 in the opening Test match of the series, when Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood were frustrating India with their last-wicket partnership. AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Day 2 Live Updates Pant's comments came when …

Rishabh Pant's reply to Nathan Lyon's IPL auction jibe silences Australia great; stump mic chatter goes viral
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1 month ago

Rishabh Pant's reply to Nathan Lyon's IPL auction jibe silences Australia great; stump mic chatter goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Banter and sledging are par for the course when you talk about Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The first Test in Perth, which got underway on Friday morning, is no different as Nathan Lyon was seen having a friendly chat with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in the middle. Rishabh Pant and Nathan Lyon had a fun banter in the middle. As Rishabh Pant walked …

Rishabh Pant shares motivating quote ahead of Perth Test, pumped to shine again
1 month ago

Rishabh Pant shares motivating quote ahead of Perth Test, pumped to shine again

India Today  

Star India batter Rishabh Pant shared a motivating message on his Instagram story ahead of the much-anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Surprisingly, Rishabh Pant was the only player who decided to utilise the opportunity, engaging in an intense training session at the Optus Stadium in Perth. BGT Guide, all you need to know: Read here Rishabh Pant's Insta story Rishabh …

T-1 for BGT: How Indian team trained ahead of Perth Test vs Australia
1 month ago

T-1 for BGT: How Indian team trained ahead of Perth Test vs Australia

India Today  

With just one day left for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy to kick off, the Indian cricket team chose to keep it light with an optional practice session. The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman worked extensively with throwdown specialists Nuwan Seneviratne and Raghu, honing his skills to tackle the pace and bounce characteristic of Australian pitches. India gears up for BGT Meanwhile, outside …

Rishabh Pant reaches Perth for practice sessions ahead of 1st BGT Test
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1 month, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant reaches Perth for practice sessions ahead of 1st BGT Test

Hindustan Times  

Perth, : Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant reached the WACA Ground in Perth to start off his practice sessions ahead of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia on Tuesday. Rishabh Pant reaches Perth for practice sessions ahead of 1st BGT Test The star batter will be once again in action on the Australian soil when India plays the first Test …

Tim Paine annoyed with Australian team's criticism after series loss vs Pakistan: 'Let's just pump the brakes on…'
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1 month, 1 week ago

Tim Paine annoyed with Australian team's criticism after series loss vs Pakistan: 'Let's just pump the brakes on…'

Hindustan Times  

Australia suffered an ODI series defeat at home against Pakistan, a result which many saw surprising given the Australians’ status as the defending World Champions in the format. It’s okay.” While captain Pat Cummins played the first two ODIs, along with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, as well as Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, the third and decisive ODI saw …

Tim Paine hopes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma play vs PM's XI 'for game's sake' as ex-AUS captain set to don coach's hat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tim Paine hopes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma play vs PM's XI 'for game's sake' as ex-AUS captain set to don coach's hat

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has been appointed as the coach for the Australian Prime Minister’s XI, the first class team India are slated to play against as a tour match during their tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Although it is a warm-up game, Paine said in a comment that he hoped India’s best players would participate, …

Pant's Stellar Performance Awaits Australia Test Debut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pant's Stellar Performance Awaits Australia Test Debut

Live Mint  

Rishabh Pant shines brightly for India in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand. Despite struggling against a quality bowling attack, Pant has been India's leading run scorer with 240-plus runs in six innings. His fighting unbeaten fifty and crucial contributions with the bat have helped India maintain hope of winning the series. Pant's performance is crucial for India's middle-order …

Cheteshwar Pujara's Heroics Shine as India Triumphs Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cheteshwar Pujara's Heroics Shine as India Triumphs Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has praised Cheteshwar Pujara's resilience and determination during India's series win against Australia in 2020-21. Pujara was the second-highest run scorer for India with 271 runs, and he wore the Australian bowlers down with his aggressive batting style. Paine also highlighted Pujara's ability to score runs even when hit on the body, demonstrating his remarkable …

Unbreakable Spirit: Cheteshwar Pujara's Heroics Shine Bright in India's Domination
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unbreakable Spirit: Cheteshwar Pujara's Heroics Shine Bright in India's Domination

India TV News  

Cheteshwar Pujara emerged as a hero for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, despite losing the series to Australia. Despite not having the likes of Rishabh Pant, Pujara's unwavering spirit and resilience shone through, wearing down the Australian bowlers and helping India secure a memorable series win.

Pant Returns for India's Second Test Against New Zealand, But Risk Remains
2 months ago

Pant Returns for India's Second Test Against New Zealand, But Risk Remains

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant is fit for selection for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. However, the decision to risk him is a significant concern for the Indian team management. Pant's recovery from an injury suffered during the first Test is a positive sign, but his performance in the second innings against New Zealand was not as impressive as expected. …

India's Workload Management and Pant's Fearless Batting: Rohit Sharma Makes the Call
2 months ago

India's Workload Management and Pant's Fearless Batting: Rohit Sharma Makes the Call

Firstpost  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has decided to keep Rishabh Pant away from wicket-keeping for the majority of the Bengaluru Test due to his workload management and recovery after a near-fatal car accident in 2022. The team management is concerned about Pant's knee injury scare and wants to ensure he is fully prepared for the second Test in Pune.

Marsh, Head hail Pant: 'Wish he was an Australian'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Marsh, Head hail Pant: 'Wish he was an Australian'

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Rishabh Pant’s stirring comeback to cricket has moved Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who called him a "ripping bloke" and wished Pant had played for Australia. Reflecting on Pant's comeback from the horrific car accident in 2022, Marsh expressed awe at the Indian wicketkeeper-batter’s positivity, competitiveness, and hunger to win. Pant is expected to play a crucial role in the …

Rishabh Pant of old warms up to play Tests again
3 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant of old warms up to play Tests again

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The first round of Duleep Trophy being a fun watch had a lot to do with Rishabh Pant doing Rishabh Pant things — chirping the head off rival batters from behind the stumps, pulling off stunning one-handed catches and sneaking into the rival team huddle. Limited overs cricket tends to normalise Pant’s batting approach but in a format as …

India B's Rishabh Pant joins Shubman Gill-led India A's huddle during Duleep Trophy match | WATCH
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India B's Rishabh Pant joins Shubman Gill-led India A's huddle during Duleep Trophy match | WATCH

India TV News  

Rishabh Pant is known for his playful banter on the field as much as he is highly rated for his power-hitting ability. The wicketkeeper-batter who is playing for India B, showcased his sense of humour before the start of play on day four as he joined India's huddle and heard the entire pep talk given by the India A captain …

Rishabh Pant pinpoints major change in dressing room after Dravid's departure: 'Gauti bhai is very one-sided about...'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant pinpoints major change in dressing room after Dravid's departure: 'Gauti bhai is very one-sided about...'

Hindustan Times  

A new era began for Team India in July this year as Gautam Gambhir took the reins as the head coach of the senior men's team following the departure of Rahul Dravid. Dravid's tenure ended on a high note, with India clinching the T20 World Cup, leaving Gambhir with the daunting task of keeping the standards intact. Colombo: India's Head …

Rishabh Pant takes to bowling in unexpected move at Delhi Premier League, fans call 'Gautam Gambhir' influence
4 months ago

Rishabh Pant takes to bowling in unexpected move at Delhi Premier League, fans call 'Gautam Gambhir' influence

Hindustan Times  

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant surprised fans with an unexpected move during the Delhi Premier League opener, as he stepped up to bowl the final over of the match. Rishabh Pant bowls during the Delhi Premier League opener on Saturday With the South Delhi Superstarz needing just one run to win, Pant's over didn't hold much significance in terms of …

Rishabh Pant looks hungry, he is in very good form: DC batting coach Amre
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant looks hungry, he is in very good form: DC batting coach Amre

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The swashbuckling Rishabh Pant has showed with his scintillating knock against Gujarat Titans that he is ready to roar in the upcoming T20 World Cup, feels Delhi Capitals' batting coach Pravin Amre. Rishabh Pant looks hungry, he is in very good form: DC batting coach Amre A month after returning to competitive cricket after recovering from the multiple …

Rishabh Pant lives up to Tim Paine’s ‘babysitter’ label in heartwarming video with children of Delhi Capitals’ teammates
8 months ago

Rishabh Pant lives up to Tim Paine’s ‘babysitter’ label in heartwarming video with children of Delhi Capitals’ teammates

Hindustan Times  

Once called a 'babysitter' by former Australia captain Tim Paine, Rishabh Pant has been living up to that tagline. In the video, posted on Instagram, Pant can be seen indulging in a friendly wholesome interaction with the children of his team's overseas cricketers. Here is the video: The babysitter tag came during India's tour of Australia in 2019, when Paine …

'Waiting to see Rishabh Pant play...': Sanjay Manjrekar reveals how DC skipper will be 'truly back'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Waiting to see Rishabh Pant play...': Sanjay Manjrekar reveals how DC skipper will be 'truly back'

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Rishabh Pant is not looking physically ready when it comes to his ideal batting approach. Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant has yet to make an impact as batter this season. "Having said that, I'm only waiting to see Rishabh Pant play one of those shots. "He's a very physical batter and his batting …

Well played Rishabh Pant: CSK, Irfan Pathan hail batter's heroic fifty
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Well played Rishabh Pant: CSK, Irfan Pathan hail batter's heroic fifty

India Today  

Delhi captain Rishabh Pant showcased some of his vintage shots in his first fifty since his comeback in the Indian Premier League. #DCvsCSK — Irfan Pathan March 31, 2024 "Rishabh Pant is well and truly back. Rishabh Pant's brilliant innings also saw Chennai's official Twitter account show support to the wicketkeeper-batter on Sunday, 31 March acknowledging the batter's performance. — …

WATCH: Rishabh Pant slams his bat into curtains in frustration after getting out in IPL 2024 clash vs Rajasthan Royals – India TV
8 months, 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Rishabh Pant slams his bat into curtains in frustration after getting out in IPL 2024 clash vs Rajasthan Royals – India TV

India TV News  

Delhi Capitals suffered their second consecutive loss in the 2024 edition of the IPL as Rajasthan Royals were good enough in the end to prevail in a close encounter by 12 runs. During the chase too, the way Mitchell Marsh and David Warner began and then how the left-hander took it over and stitched a partnership with skipper Rishabh Pant, …

Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting share thoughts on Rishabh Pant's IPL comeback after horrific car crash
9 months ago

Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting share thoughts on Rishabh Pant's IPL comeback after horrific car crash

India TV News  

Delhi Capitals head coach and Director of Cricket, Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly are delighted to have Rishabh Pant back and feel that his presence would bring a change in the fortunes of the side. Ponting who has been in charge of Capitals for a very long time has seen Pant prepare for several IPL seasons but mentioned that he …

Rishabh Pant: The impact player is ready to roll once again
9 months ago

Rishabh Pant: The impact player is ready to roll once again

Hindustan Times  

That’s how long it would have been since Rishabh Pant played a competitive game when he turns out for Delhi Capitals in their opening IPL game against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, Mohali on March 23. Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Rishabh Pant during the team's pre-tournament practice session in Visakhapatnam Or more appropriately, that’s how quickly Pant …

How Rishabh Pant bounced back from darkness and despair
9 months, 1 week ago

How Rishabh Pant bounced back from darkness and despair

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant is fit to play competitive cricket again, 14 months after his brush with death in a road accident near Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Rishabh Pant with Rohit Sharma in January It has taken the India wicketkeeper-batter two major knee ligament reconstruction procedures, a plastic surgery and an 11-month rehabilitation involving three physiotherapy sessions per day, aqua therapy followed by a …

'Rishabh Pant has inspired a lot of wicketkeeper-batters': Adam Gilchrist
1 year, 3 months ago

'Rishabh Pant has inspired a lot of wicketkeeper-batters': Adam Gilchrist

Firstpost  

Former Australia keeper-batter Adam Gilchrist is fascinated by the impact India’s Rishabh Pant has had on players of the same ilk in just six years with the Indian team. It seems like KL is gonna be the one who is going to continue with the gloves but it does not seem to hinder Ishan Kishan’s batting, he seems to be …

Watch: Rishabh Pant returns to on-field action after seven months, bats in practice match
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Rishabh Pant returns to on-field action after seven months, bats in practice match

India TV News  

In a positive boost to his recovery, Rishabh Pant returned to action as he was spotted batting in a practice match in Bengaluru on Tuesday, August 15. Now a video of Pant batting in a practice game at JSW's Vijaynagar Plant on Independence Day has triggered the Indian cricket fans over the player's potential return to the pitch. But yaar, …

'Players like that don't grow on trees. You can't replace him': Ricky Ponting's huge claim on Rishabh Pant
1 year, 11 months ago

'Players like that don't grow on trees. You can't replace him': Ricky Ponting's huge claim on Rishabh Pant

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant, who has had major surgery on his knee after almost all his ligaments were damaged following a car crash on December 30 last year on the Delhi-Dehradun highway while driving back home, has slowly but surely started his recovery journey. Ricky Ponting, legendary Australia cricketer and the current head coach of the Delhi-based franchise, said it's not easy …

Tim Paine to replace suspended captain Matthew Wade for Hobart Hurricanes’ BBL game vs Melbourne Renegades
1 year, 11 months ago

Tim Paine to replace suspended captain Matthew Wade for Hobart Hurricanes’ BBL game vs Melbourne Renegades

The Hindu  

Tim Paine is set to return to Big Bash League after Hobart Hurricanes named him Matthew Wade’s replacement for Saturday’s fixture against Melbourne Renegades at Blundstone Arena in Hobart. The development came after Hobart Hurricanes captain Wade, who is also the team’s wicketkeeper, has been suspended for one match as he breached a Code of Conduct for the second time …

'Give him a break and tell him...': Kris Srikkanth fires huge warning to Team India star amid New Zealand ODI series
2 years ago

'Give him a break and tell him...': Kris Srikkanth fires huge warning to Team India star amid New Zealand ODI series

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has castigated one of the biggest stars in the current Team India squad during the three-match series between the Rohit Sharma-less side and hosts New Zealand. In the absence of seasoned campaigners Rohit, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, New Zealand thrashed Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India in the 1st One Day International to take a 1-0 …

'They're picking Karthik ahead of Pant... ridiculous': Australia legend's blunt response to India's selection decision
2 years, 1 month ago

'They're picking Karthik ahead of Pant... ridiculous': Australia legend's blunt response to India's selection decision

Hindustan Times  

Team India is currently at the top of the table in Group 2 of the T20 World Cup. India wicketkeeper-batters Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has donned the gloves behind the stumps in all four matches, while youngster Rishabh Pant has been on the bench. While Karthik was expected to be the first-choice player in the …

'Pant should be worried. Someone is coming for his spot': Steyn says India youngster should '100 percent' play ODIs
2 years, 2 months ago

'Pant should be worried. Someone is coming for his spot': Steyn says India youngster should '100 percent' play ODIs

Hindustan Times  

While Rishabh Pant is busy in his preparations for the T20 World Cup – which starts in approximately five days' time – along with the rest of his teammates in Australia, the fringe players back home are putting in a string of impressive performances. Shreyas Iyer's match-winning century in Ranchi, followed by Mohamed Siraj's Player of the Series worthy performance …

Tim Paine set for Sheffield Shield return with Tasmania
2 years, 2 months ago

Tim Paine set for Sheffield Shield return with Tasmania

The Hindu  

Tim Paine is set to return to first-class cricket after being named in Tasmania’s squad for its Sheffield Shield opener against Queensland in Brisbane this week. Paine will keep wickets for Tasmania with Matthew Wade on Australian duty ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup later this month, and will face a Queensland team boasting former Test colleagues Usman Khawaja and …

Rishabh Pant sacrificed batting sessions to improve his wicketkeeping during Australia tour: R. Sridhar
2 years, 3 months ago

Rishabh Pant sacrificed batting sessions to improve his wicketkeeping during Australia tour: R. Sridhar

India Today  

Former India fielding coach R. Sridhar revealed that Rishabh Pant would miss batting sessions just to improve on his wicketkeeping skills during India's last tour of Australia. The tour is considered to be a turning point in Pant's career as his batting exploits helped India bounce back and win the series. Speaking to cricket.com, as quoted by Hindustan Times, the …

Rishabh Pant seeks to translate red-hot form into the white-ball game
2 years, 5 months ago

Rishabh Pant seeks to translate red-hot form into the white-ball game

Hindustan Times  

If attributes of an archetypal limited-overs batter are jotted down, Rishabh Pant would have them all—big-hitting ability, ingenuity to manufacture shots and find unusual areas on the field and bat with ease against pace and spin. The third T20I against England on Sunday was Pant’s 50th in the format, but he’s only scored 768 runs at an average of 22.58 …

Sensible Rishabh Pant adds the edge in India's Test arsenal
2 years, 5 months ago

Sensible Rishabh Pant adds the edge in India's Test arsenal

The Hindu  

There was shock all around. A cameo from Pant could have swung the closely fought Test, India's way. Pant’s 89 not out of marauding strokeplay took India to a sensational Test series victory in the fourth innings at the Gabba, 2021. In a masterstroke, the Indian think tank sent Pant at No 5 in the ongoing Edgbaston Test. Given responsibility …

'When in trouble, call the Spiderman': Twitter hails Rishabh Pant's sensational knock in Edgbaston Test
2 years, 5 months ago

'When in trouble, call the Spiderman': Twitter hails Rishabh Pant's sensational knock in Edgbaston Test

Firstpost  

Rishabh Pant shattered several records as he became the first Indian wicketkeeper-batter to smash two centuries on English soil. In his inimitable style, the southpaw smashed a ton in only 89 balls and broke former skipper MS Dhoni’s record for the fastest century by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter. Pant shattered several records as he became the first Indian wicketkeeper-batter to smash …

IND vs ENG 5th Test, Live Score Day 1: Pant stages India's fightback with a ton, English team stunned
2 years, 5 months ago

IND vs ENG 5th Test, Live Score Day 1: Pant stages India's fightback with a ton, English team stunned

India TV News  

Highlights This is the fastest 100 by any batsman at Edgbaston Rishabh Pant races ahead MSD for fastest overseas hundred Edgbaston| Emphatic, emphatic is the only word that comes to your mind when you see Rishabh Pant. When the Delhi Capitals skipper came out to bat, India was reeling on 71-4 with their top order entirely gone which has the …

IND vs SA | Rishabh Pant is an integral part of our batting line-up in next few months: Rahul Dravid
2 years, 6 months ago

IND vs SA | Rishabh Pant is an integral part of our batting line-up in next few months: Rahul Dravid

India Today  

India head coach Rahul Dravid has made it clear that Rishabh Pant is an integral part of the team's batting line-up heading into the T20 World Cup in Australia. The 24-year-old Pant led India in the five-match T20I series against South Africa that ended in a 2-2 draw after the decider was called off due to rain. "In the process, …

India keen on winning one-off Test in England, want to contribute more with the bat: Rishabh Pant
2 years, 6 months ago

India keen on winning one-off Test in England, want to contribute more with the bat: Rishabh Pant

India Today  

India's stand-in captain Rishab Pant set his sights on the much-anticipated one-off Test in England, starting July 1 after the T20I series against South Africa ended in a 2-2 draw. Pant said India are keen on winning the Test as he spoke in the post-match ceremony after the 5th T20I was called off due to rain in Bengaluru on Sunday, …

'When I got hit, he started making fun': Ashwin recalls being sledged by Wade and Paine during Australia tour
2 years, 6 months ago

'When I got hit, he started making fun': Ashwin recalls being sledged by Wade and Paine during Australia tour

Firstpost  

Marred with injury concerns, the Indian team faced a tough time on their last tour to Australia. India’s R Ashwin narrated an incident where he was sledged by Matthew Wade and the then captain Tim Paine in Sydney Test. “When I got hit, Matthew Wade… he started making fun. The more they started going, the more resolve we started showing.” …

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