Rishabh Pant is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter who played in IPL 2026 for Lucknow Super Giants, where player-performance round-ups headlined his campaign alongside the league’s biggest names. His fearless strokeplay and comeback story have made him one of the most talked-about cricketers of 2026.
Known for audacious shot-making, Pant has won Tests for India with innings few others could attempt.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Rishabh Rajendra Pant |
| Date of Birth | October 4, 1997 |
| Age | 29 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Team / Role | India / Lucknow Super Giants, Wicketkeeper-Batter |
Who Is Rishabh Pant?
Rishabh Pant is an Indian cricketer who keeps wicket and bats in the middle order. He is celebrated for match-winning centuries in Australia and England and for a remarkable return to top-level cricket after a serious car accident in December 2022.
Early Life & Background
Pant was born in Roorkee and moved to Delhi to pursue cricket, training at the Sonnet Cricket Club under coach Tarak Sinha. He starred for Delhi in domestic cricket and for India Under-19s before his senior debut in 2017.
Career
Pant made his India debut in 2017 and became a Test regular with centuries at the Oval in 2018 and at Sydney and Brisbane in 2021, the last sealing India’s famous Gabba win. After his accident, he returned to the IPL with Delhi Capitals in 2024 and later joined Lucknow Super Giants, for whom he played in IPL 2026, where performance round-ups headlined his campaign.
Facts About Rishabh Pant
- He kept wicket and batted in India’s 2021 Gabba Test win.
- He scored a century at the Oval in 2018, his first in Test cricket.
- He returned to top-level cricket after a serious car accident in December 2022.
- He played in IPL 2026 for Lucknow Super Giants.
- He is known for audacious shots including one-handed sixes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rishabh Pant?
Rishabh Pant is 29 years old as of 2026. He was born on October 4, 1997.
How tall is Rishabh Pant?
Rishabh Pant is 5 ft 7 in tall, which is 1.70 m.
What team does Rishabh Pant play for?
Rishabh Pant plays for India and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.
What did Rishabh Pant do in IPL 2026?
Pant played in IPL 2026 for Lucknow Super Giants, where performance round-ups headlined his campaign.
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