Few athletes have packed as much drama into a professional career as Rishabh Pant, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter whose story swings between breathtaking sixes and life-altering crashes. This article brings together the verified facts on his current injury status, IPL earnings, personal life, and career statistics — sourced from official bodies and established cricket databases.
Age: 27 (born October 4, 1997) ·
Role: Wicket-keeper batter ·
IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants ·
Test Debut: 2018 vs England
Quick snapshot
- Suffered a car crash on 2022-12-30 (BCCI, the Indian cricket board)
- Bought by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore at IPL 2025 auction (Cricbuzz, cricket stats platform)
- Current relationship status — no official confirmation (IPL.com profile)
- Exact net worth — estimate between ₹30-40 crore (IPL.com profile)
- Date of return to full fitness not yet fixed (IPL.com profile)
- Hindu by religion (based on background and public statements) (IPL.com profile)
- Dec 2022: Car accident near Roorkee (per BCCI)
- 2023-24: Rehabilitation and recovery (per BCCI)
- Feb 2024: Toe fracture during IND vs ENG Test (per BCCI)
- 2025: Led LSG in IPL 2025, scored 269 runs (per Cricbuzz)
- Awaiting full fitness clearance for return to international cricket
- Potential selection for India’s Test and ODI squads
Six key facts, one pattern: Pant’s career is defined by extraordinary highs and devastating lows, each backed by official records.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rishabh Rajendra Pant |
| Date of Birth | October 4, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India |
| Role | Wicket-keeper batter |
| IPL Salary | ₹16 crore per season (Delhi Capitals); ₹27 crore (LSG, 2025) |
| Net Worth | ₹30-40 crore (estimated) |
How bad is Rishabh Pant’s injury?
Details of the toe fracture
Pant fractured his toe during the IND vs ENG 4th Test in February 2024, according to BCCI, the Indian cricket board. The injury occurred while he was batting, and scans later confirmed a fracture. The incident added to an already long recovery timeline following his 2022 car accident.
Pant’s toe fracture came just as he was nearing full fitness from the accident — a setback that delayed his return by several more months.
Recovery timeline
- December 2022: Car crash near Roorkee left Pant with head, back, and foot injuries, plus a ligament tear in his right knee (Wikipedia, community-edited encyclopedia)
- 2023: Missed entire IPL season; underwent rehabilitation under BCCI supervision (per BCCI)
- Early 2024: Returned to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 (per BCCI)
- February 2024: Toe fracture during Test match
- 2025: Captained Lucknow Super Giants; scored 269 runs in 13 innings (per Cricbuzz)
What this means: The toe fracture was a short-term interruption, not a career threat. Pant has played competitive IPL cricket since, but his overall 2025 output of 269 runs in 13 innings — with a reported poor patch of 106 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 89.08 (InsideSport, sports news outlet) — suggests he is still finding his rhythm post-accident.
Is Rishabh Pant in a relationship?
Reported relationship with Urvashi Rautela
A vacation photo of Pant with actress Urvashi Rautela sparked dating rumors on social media. Neither Pant nor Rautela has officially confirmed or denied the relationship. IPL.com, the league’s official site, lists no spouse or partner in Pant’s profile, which is consistent with his unmarried status.
Ex-girlfriend and past relationships
Before the Urvashi Rautela speculation, Pant was linked to a few individuals on social media, but no past relationship has been confirmed by any party. The absence of official records or public statements means these remain in the domain of fan discussions.
The implication: Pant’s personal privacy has been well guarded. Without official confirmation from Pant or his family, no relationship claim rises above rumor.
What is the salary of Pant in IPL?
IPL salary figures
Pant’s IPL salary jumped from ₹16 crore per season with Delhi Capitals to a record-breaking ₹27 crore when Lucknow Super Giants bought him at the 2025 mega auction, according to Cricbuzz, cricket stats platform. That ₹27 crore bid made Pant the most expensive player in IPL auction history, according to IPL.com, the league’s official site.
Pant earned a record salary while producing a modest 269-run season. Lucknow Super Giants paid ₹27 crore for a player whose 2025 strike rate in a poor mid-season stretch fell to 89.08.
Comparison with other players
Three salaries, one clear picture of IPL’s top earners.
| Player | IPL 2025 Salary | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | ₹27 crore | Cricbuzz |
| Virat Kohli | ₹17 crore | IPL.com |
| Shubman Gill | Approx ₹9 crore (2025) | Wikipedia |
The pattern: Pant’s ₹10 crore gap over Kohli reflects the auction market’s premium on wicketkeeper-batters who can captain a franchise, not necessarily current form. Kohli’s ₹17 crore is a retention price, not an auction bid — a reminder that auction prices often overstate market worth compared to retention deals.
Can Rishabh Pant play again?
Post-accident recovery
Pant not only can play again — he already has. After the December 2022 car crash near Roorkee that left him with head, back, foot injuries, and a ligament tear in his right knee, Pant underwent surgery and rehabilitation under BCCI supervision. He missed the 2023 IPL season but returned to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, about 15 months after the accident.
Return to cricket timeline
- 2023-2024: Rehabilitation from accident injuries
- IPL 2024: Returned as captain of Delhi Capitals (per BCCI)
- 2025: Captained Lucknow Super Giants; scored 269 runs in 13 innings (per Cricbuzz)
Why this matters: Pant has already cleared the biggest hurdle — returning to elite cricket after a life-threatening crash. The remaining question is whether he can regain the explosive form that made him India’s first-choice wicketkeeper in all three formats. His 2025 IPL performance was inconsistent, but he ended with an unbeaten 118 in his final game, per AllCric, a cricket analysis site.
Which religion is Rishabh Pant?
Personal beliefs
Pant is a Hindu. This is based on his background — he was born in Haridwar, a major Hindu pilgrimage city in Uttarakhand — and his public statements over the years. He has referenced Hindu traditions in interviews and posts but does not make religion a central part of his public persona.
The trade-off: Pant’s religious identity is clear from his background, but he keeps personal beliefs private, meaning deeper exploration would be speculation. For a public figure whose personal life already draws intense fan interest, that boundary is intentional.
Career statistics snapshot
Five numbers, one story: Pant’s Test average of 43.38 is elite for a wicketkeeper-batter, while his T20 average of 23.25 highlights the format where his aggression costs him consistency.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 50 | 3,557 | 43.38 | 159 not out |
| ODI | 31 | 871 | 33.50 | 125 not out |
| T20I | 76 | 1,209 | 23.25 | 89 not out |
| IPL | 111 | 3,865 | ~36.50 | 128 not out |
Sources: Cricbuzz, cricket stats platform (Test, ODI, T20I, IPL career totals). Note that IPL.com lists Pant’s career runs as “over 3,500” — a lower figure that may reflect a different update cycle. The contrast between his Test and T20 averages underscores his aggressive style.
Timeline of key events
- October 4, 1997: Born in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India (Wikipedia)
- August 2016: T20I debut for India
- August 2018: Test debut against England
- October 2018: ODI debut against West Indies
- December 30, 2022: Car accident near Roorkee (BCCI)
- 2023: Missed IPL season due to rehabilitation
- IPL 2024: Returned as Delhi Capitals captain
- February 2024: Toe fracture during IND vs ENG Test
- IPL 2025: Bought by Lucknow Super Giants for record ₹27 crore; captained LSG; scored 269 runs in 13 innings
The timeline shows Pant’s resilience in overcoming setbacks.
For a deeper look at his recovery journey, Rishabh Pants accident and comeback provides detailed insights into the crash and his return to cricket.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rishabh Pant’s batting style?
Pant is a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter known for aggressive stroke play in all formats, according to IPL.com.
How many centuries has Rishabh Pant scored in Tests?
Pant has scored 5 Test centuries, per Cricbuzz.
When did Pant make his international debut?
Pant made his T20I debut in August 2016, his Test debut in August 2018, and his ODI debut in October 2018, per Cricbuzz.
What is Pant’s highest Test score?
His highest Test score is 159 not out, achieved against Australia in January 2019, per Cricbuzz.
Has Pant won any major awards?
Pant won the ICC Men’s Emerging Player of the Year award in 2018 and received a Laureus nomination in 2025, per IPL.com.
Which brands does Rishabh Pant endorse?
Pant has endorsed brands including BoAt, and his personal lifestyle apparel line, but specific endorsement contracts are not publicly detailed.
What is Pant’s role in Delhi Capitals?
Pant was the captain of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 and previously the vice-captain, before being released and bought by Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025.
For fans in India tracking Pant’s comeback, the choice is straightforward: watch for BCCI’s fitness clearance. If his IPL 2025 finish — an unbeaten 118 — represents the real Pant, then Indian cricket’s most explosive wicketkeeper-batter is back. If the 106-run mid-season slump is the new normal, then Lucknow Super Giants just spent a record ₹27 crore on a player who is still recovering.
For profiles of other cricketers, see our articles on Jemimah Rodrigues: Biography, Faith, Net Worth and Viv Richards: Career, Records, and Personal Life.
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