While many conjectured that money was the main reason why DC let Rishabh go, Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal explained how and why the decision to let Rishabh Pant go was made.
Having bought former LSG skipper KL Rahul at a bargain fee of ₹14 crore provided them with a reliable option for the leadership role.
Brand experts think that the people (brand management consultants Anant Arora and Indranil Blah) who are managing Pant will definitely hike his price
Following Pant closely, is his Indian teammate Shreyas Iyer who was bought for Rs 26.75 Crore in the auction by the Punjab Kings who came in with a hefty purse with them.
At Rs 27.75 crore, Rishabh Pant becomes IPL's costliest player in record-breaking 2025 auction
Star wicket-keeper most expensive player at Rs 27 cr; Shreyas, Venkatesh bag hefty pay cheques
Robin Uthappa listed his top five buys as Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Arshdeep Singh, Trent Boult, and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri was uncertain about the cricketing future of Rishabh Pant when he visited him at the hospital a few days after that horrific car accident, and termed the wicketkeeper batter's recovery a "miracle." Pant made a comeback to white ball cricket during the IPL before returning to red-ball cricket through the Duleep Trophy and he was also part of India's recent home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. "Honestly, if you had seen him you would not have given him a hope in hell to play cricket again," Shastri was quoted as saying by news.com.au. "I will never forget it. He was in terrible shape. I went to see him in hospital a month after he was injured. He was battered and bruised, scarred all over. "He had a massive operation and had stitches all over the place. From there to simply recover and play cricket was a miracle. To then go on and play in a World Cup-winning team and be a part of the Test team is a truly remarkable achievement," he ...
After skipping the practice session on Tuesday, star Indian batter Virat Kohli was seen sweating it out in the nets on Wednesday
Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant has teamed up with renowned sports and athlete brand management experts Anant Arora and Indranil Blah to manage his off-field activities.
Both dynamic leaders are now set to be among the hottest names in the bidding war, after Delhi Capitals released Pant and Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper Shreyas Iyer became available for the auction.
After a month of intense negotiations, a complex management structure ultimately led Pant to leave the franchise he had represented for eight years, including three seasons as captain.
Lack of application and elementary errors put India in a precarious position on a low, turning pitch
Before the IPL 2025 auction, Capitals have to finalise who they will retain before the October 31 deadline for the official announcement of the list
Rohit said he knew the wicket would be sticky and tough to bat on but never thought they would be bundled out for less than 50
Pant would not come out for keeping on Day 3. Reserve keeper Dhruv Jurel was seen doing the keeping drills ahead of the start of the play and he was the man behind wickets for India.
The last time Pant played a Test in Australia, he helped India beat Australia at the Gabba, leading them to secure the series 2-1
Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon feels there is no room for error when bowling to Rishabh Pant, adding that the young India wicketkeeper-batter has a superabundance of talent to tame the best attack in the world. Pant will be an integral part of the Indian batting lineup during the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series beginning in Perth on November 22. The 26-year-old Pant recently returned to Test cricket after nearly 21 months following a near-fatal car crash in December 2022, and smashed a century against Bangladesh in the first Test at Chennai. "You're bowling against someone like Rishabh Pant, who is electric. He's got all the skills in the world," Lyon, who has snared 530 Test scalps and will be expected to play a key role in the series against India, told Star Sports. "As a bowler, your room for error is so small. So, you've got to be good. It's a challenge as a bowler if I'm going to get hit for six," added the 36-year-old Lyon. Pant has been magnificent in the
Australian captain Pat Cummins acknowledged that Rishabh Pant has been a "major influence" in India's back-to-back Test series wins Down Under, stressing the need to keep the flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter "quiet" in the upcoming five-Test series later this year. A key figure in India's historic Test triumphs in 2018-19 and 2020-21, the 26-year-old Pant made a stunning comeback from a horrific car accident in December 2022, scoring a second innings century in the first Test against Bangladesh last week. "He's someone that has a big influence in a couple of series and we have got to try and keep him quiet," Cummins said on Star Sports. Known for his unorthodox shots, including the reverse and one-handed flicks, Pant has made significant contributions in the last two Test series against Australia. In 12 innings, he has amassed 624 runs at an impressive average of 62.40, with a top score of 159 not out. His unbeaten 89 in the second innings at the Gabba in 2021 not only handed Austra
The great bonhomie that they share off the field is reflected when they are battling it out on the 22 yards, India's star keeper Rishabh Pant revealed the secret of his successful partnership with Shubman Gill during team's second innings in the opening Test against Bangladesh. After both Pant and Gill failed to make an impact in the first innings, they conjured a 167-run stand during the second innings, which turned out to be very important in the final context of the match. "When you have a great relationship outside the field, it helps to bat with that guy. We were having fun, having chats, talking about the game, and staying relaxed. At the end of the day, we both knew what we wanted to do," Pant, who smashed a ton on Test comeback, said in a BCCI video posted on social media. "The understanding of the game for me is that cricket should improve wherever you play. So, I was trying to help the team that you can set a fielder here, and it was amazing. I enjoyed it." The century wa