Rishabh Pant Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth 2026

Rishabh Pant is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter whose fitness is back in the headlines after he failed his first fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on 1 November 2026, ahead of India’s Test series in New Zealand. The 29 year old suffered a side strain in the Irani Cup in early October, has been rehabilitating at the facility since 23 October, and will undergo a second test before he can be cleared to travel, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. His availability for the Tests, starting in Wellington on 19 November, remains subject to clearance. Like fellow India batters Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma, Pant built his reputation on fearless strokeplay and an ability to change a Test in a single session.

Early Life

Rishabh Pant was born on 4 October 1997 in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, to Rajendra Pant and Saroj Pant. From the age of 12 he travelled with his mother to Delhi at weekends to train under coach Tarak Sinha at the Sonnet Cricket Club, staying at a gurdwara in Moti Bagh. On his coach’s advice he first played age-group cricket for Rajasthan, at under-14 and under-16 level, before returning to Delhi.

Pant made his first-class debut for Delhi in the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy season. The following season he scored a triple century, 308 against Maharashtra, then the fastest Ranji Trophy century at the time, off 48 balls against Jharkhand in November 2016. At the 2016 Under-19 World Cup, his 18-ball fifty against Nepal was the fastest in the tournament’s history, and Delhi’s IPL franchise signed him the same year.

Career

Pant made his T20 international debut against England on 1 February 2017 and his Test debut against England on 18 August 2018, when he became the first Indian batter to get off the mark in Test cricket with a six. A month later his maiden Test century at The Oval made him the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test hundred in England. He followed that with 159 not out at Sydney in early 2019, the first by an Indian wicketkeeper in Australia, and his 97 there in January 2021 set up a famous draw.

His defining innings came days later at the Gabba, where his unbeaten 89 off 138 balls guided India to a chase of 328 on the final day, sealing a 2-1 series win and ending Australia’s 32-year unbeaten run there. In the IPL, Pant played for Delhi from 2016, captained the side from 2021, and scored 684 runs in 2018. His career was then interrupted by a serious car accident in December 2022, which kept him out for around 14 months. He returned in IPL 2024, scored 446 runs for Delhi Capitals, and earned a place in India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad that year.

At the IPL mega auction in November 2024, Lucknow Super Giants signed Pant for ₹27 crore, the most expensive player in IPL auction history, as reported by Sportstar, and he was named Lucknow’s captain ahead of IPL 2025. In October 2026 he suffered a side strain playing for Rest of India in the Irani Cup in Srinagar, and he has not played since. According to ESPNcricinfo, he has resumed batting and wicketkeeping at the Centre of Excellence, and the selectors named him in both the India A and senior squads for the New Zealand tour, subject to fitness clearance. He missed the first two India A matches against New Zealand A, and head coach Gautam Gambhir said he had no information yet on Pant’s availability.

Personal Life

Pant is not married as of November 2026. He has been widely reported to be in a long-term relationship with entrepreneur and interior designer Isha Negi, public since 2019, though neither has confirmed their current status. Wedding and split rumours from 2025 are unconfirmed by both, so this article does not treat either as fact.

His comeback from the December 2022 accident is the most personal chapter of his career. After months of rehabilitation he returned in IPL 2024 and then to India’s white-ball side, and his form since explains why selectors kept faith with him for the New Zealand tour despite this latest setback. As of November 2026 his immediate future depends on the second fitness assessment in Bengaluru.

Rishabh Pant Net Worth 2026

Rishabh Pant net worth in 2026 is estimated at between ₹86 crore and ₹100 crore by unofficial trackers, but no audited or officially confirmed figure exists. CricTracker reported in October 2026, citing an Unstop report, an estimate of ₹86 crore, while other sites put it around ₹100 crore. The range reflects the same income streams: his record ₹27 crore IPL deal, his BCCI central contract, match fees and endorsements. None of these totals appears in verified financial records, so any single number is an estimate, not a fact.

What is confirmed is the scale of his IPL earnings. His ₹27 crore Lucknow deal, signed in November 2024 after Delhi Capitals used their right-to-match card at ₹20.75 crore, remains the highest price ever paid at an IPL auction. Combined with a decade of IPL cricket since 2016, it explains why Pant ranks among India’s richest active cricketers.

FAQ

How old is Rishabh Pant?

Rishabh Pant was born on 4 October 1997, making him 29 on 2 November 2026. He debuted in first-class cricket at 18 and in Tests at 20.

What is Rishabh Pant height?

Rishabh Pant height is 5 feet 7 inches, about 170 cm, per widely published player profiles.

Is Rishabh Pant married?

No, Rishabh Pant is not married as of November 2026. He has been widely reported to be in a relationship with entrepreneur and interior designer Isha Negi since 2019, but neither has confirmed their current status, and 2025 wedding and split rumours are unconfirmed.

Why did Rishabh Pant fail his fitness test?

Rishabh Pant failed his first fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on 1 November 2026 while recovering from a side strain suffered in the Irani Cup in early October. He had been rehabilitating there since 23 October and had resumed batting and wicketkeeping, but the medical staff did not clear him, so he faces a second assessment before he can travel, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

Will Rishabh Pant play the New Zealand Tests?

Not yet decided. Pant has not been ruled out of the Tests; he was named in India’s squad subject to fitness clearance. The first Test starts in Wellington on 19 November 2026, the second in Christchurch from 27 November.

What is Rishabh Pant net worth?

Rishabh Pant net worth in 2026 is estimated at between ₹86 crore and ₹100 crore by unofficial sources, with no verified figure published. His biggest confirmed payday is the ₹27 crore IPL deal with Lucknow Super Giants, the most expensive in IPL auction history.