- By Vishal Pushkar
- Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:25 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
At just 26 years old, Rishabh Pant has already experienced a whirlwind of highs and lows in his cricketing career. His story is a testament to his resilience, talent, and the unpredictable nature of the sport. Pant burst onto the scene as a teenage sensation and has since become a pivotal player for the Indian cricket team.
Pant has been known as a left-handed batsman known for his aggressive and attacking style of play. His ability to score quick runs and has been a key contributor in India's test side since his debut.
Pant made headlines in Test cricket for his batting exploits during India's tour of Australia in 2020-21. He played crucial innings in India's historic Test series win in Australia, scoring a match-winning century in the final Test at the Gabba.
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His fearless approach of attacking premier bowlers like James Anderson, Nathan Lyon has made him a fan favourite. Watch out this video to have a glance at his shots:
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In One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals (T20Is), Pant has often played some aggressive knocks and been a match-winner for India in white-ball cricket as well. Pant rose through the ranks in Indian cricket, representing the Indian U-19 team. He was part of the U-19 squad that was the runner-up in 2016 World Cup.
The young wicket keeper batter from Roorkee is looking to make a comeback in international arena as he slowly recovers from the injuries he sustained after being involved in an deadly car accident last year in December.