One of the finest wicket-keepers of his generation, Wriddhiman Saha speaks candidly about being replaced by Rishabh Pant as the main keeper for India in both home and away Tests. Despite not making a comeback, Saha holds no grudges and takes responsibility for not performing up to expectations. He also credits his wife and former captain Sourav Ganguly for convincing him to delay his retirement.
India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja marked his return to Ranji Trophy with a bang as he led his team Saurashtra to a convincing 10-wicket victory over Delhi. Jadeja finished with impressive match figures of 12/104, including the prized wicket of Rishabh Pant. Meanwhile, Jadeja's fellow Indian teammates struggled in the ongoing domestic tournament, with Pant managing just 18 runs in the match and Test captain Rohit Sharma getting dismissed for 28. However, Mumbai's Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian's partnership helped revive their team's innings and avoid a defeat.
Rishabh Pant, the highest-paid star in IPL history, has been appointed as the new captain of Lucknow Super Giants, filling in the shoes of KL Rahul. During an interaction on Star Sports, Pant expressed his gratitude towards the LSG family for showing faith in him and vowed to give his 200% to repay their trust. The wicket-keeper batter also revealed a tense moment during the IPL 2025 mega auction when he was relieved to join LSG instead of Punjab Kings. With his experience working with Ricky Ponting, Pant says his ideology of captaining a side remains the same as he takes on this new role.
After much speculation, franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka confirms that Rishabh Pant will lead Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming IPL season. In an exclusive interview with Star Sports' Jatin Sapru, Goenka expresses his belief that Pant will be the best captain IPL has ever seen, alongside Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. Pant, who has experience and a seasoned campaigner, is ready for the challenge and has received messages of congratulations from fans and fellow cricketers alike. The decision has sparked excitement among fans, who are eagerly anticipating seeing Pant lead the team and hope to witness some brilliant performances.
The much-awaited Indian team for the upcoming England ODIs and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been announced, with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant being the only two wicketkeeping options. This decision raised eyebrows as Sanju Samson, who scored a century in his last ODI appearance and was expected to be a strong contender, was left out. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment over this snub, stating that Samson deserves to be in the team for his achievements. India's captain Rohit Sharma also expressed his confidence in the team's ability to bring the Champions Trophy to Wankhede Stadium.
The Indian cricket team's recent announcement of their Champions Trophy squad has sparked controversy over the selection of Shubman Gill as the Vice-Captain. Former player Gautam Gambhir has voiced his support for Hardik Pandya, leading to conflicting opinions on team dynamics and performance. In addition, there is also a rift over the wicketkeeper-batter selection, with Gambhir advocating for Sanju Samson while the Captain and chief selector favour Rishabh Pant. This decision-making process has raised questions among fans about favouritism and the team's interest.
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's luggage and kit bag have arrived at the Delhi team's hotel in Rajkot ahead of their Ranji Trophy clash against Saurashtra. Pant, who had made a fabulous comeback to Test cricket last year after a life-threatening accident, is set to participate in the tournament for the first time since 2017/18. Meanwhile, Delhi's star player Virat Kohli may join the team for their second match against Railways, but his playing is dependent on his availability.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan expressed his disappointment over top order batter Sanju Samson not being included in the Indian cricket team for the upcoming ODI series against England and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Despite his impressive performance in T20Is, Samson was overlooked in favor of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul as keepers. Pathan also discussed the omission of fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and the rise of young talent Shubman Gill in the team.
Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant returned to form with an impressive 33-ball 61 in India's first innings against Australia in the first Test held on Saturday, January 4. Pant's quickfire knock broke multiple records, including the second-fastest fifty by an Indian in Tests. With the help of this innings, India managed to recover from a collapse and will be looking to extend their lead to 200 in the third innings. Meanwhile, the uncertainty over fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's back injury continues.
Indian batsman Rishabh Pant showcased his aggressive style of play as he single-handedly kept India's hopes alive in the fifth Test against Australia. Despite being in a tough situation, Pant's quickfire knock of 61 off 33 balls, filled with powerful sixes and boundaries, helped India set a target of 175 runs for Australia. The match is now poised for an exciting finish, with all eyes on whether injured Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah will be able to bowl in the crucial moments of the game.