IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant to continue as opener? LSG skipper reveals after defeat | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s bold move to open the innings didn’t go as planned as Lucknow Super Giants slumped to a defeat against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 opener, raising questions about his role at the top.Pant’s outing ended in a bizarre run-out in the third over. A straight drive from Mitchell Marsh was […]

Watch: Rishabh Pant giggles after freak dismissal ends opening gamble in LSG vs DC | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant dismissal in LSG vs DC (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant endured a frustrating start to his opening experiment as Lucknow Super Giants took on Delhi Capitals in their first IPL 2026 clash on Wednesday, with a bizarre run-out cutting short his innings.The incident unfolded in the third over when […]

KKR’s Cameron Green ‘won’t get suffocated by heavy price tag’, says Shane Watson | Cricket News

Cameron Green (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Mumbai: Over the years, the IPL has seen various top buys burdened by the pressure of their high price tags. In 2014, it was Yuvraj Singh, bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 14 crore, while in 2025, it was Rishabh Pant, purchased by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 […]

‘Why such a big craze over Rishabh?’: Ex-IPL star baffled by Pant’s Rs 27.5cr price tag | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant’s performances and massive IPL price tag have come under scrutiny after a disappointing season last time, where he struggled for consistency as the team missed the playoffs. The wicketkeeper-batter, bought for a record Rs 27.50 crore, is now being urged to […]

Nitish Rana reveals Rishabh Pant’s advice before joining Delhi Capitals: ‘He took just three seconds’ | Cricket News

Nitish Rana and Rishabh Pant (PTI) Delhi Capitals’ newest recruit Nitish Rana has revealed that a short conversation with Rishabh Pant played a key role in his decision to return to his home franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season.The experienced left-handed batter will represent the Delhi Capitals for the first time in […]

‘Getting better day by day’: Rishabh Pant offers positive update on comeback | Cricket News

FILE – India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Jon Super, file) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Tuesday offered a positive update on his recovery, saying his fitness is steadily improving and that he is optimistic about returning to competitive cricket soon. Pant was speaking on the sidelines of the World Pickleball League, where he attended as the […]

Ranji Trophy: Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shardul Thakur to miss Mumbai vs Delhi match | Cricket News

MUMBAI: India’s Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and allrounder Shardul Thakur will all miss the Mumbai versus Delhi Ranji Trophy match – the last league match of the tournament – at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s BKC facility from January 29 to February 1 due to injuries and illness, TOI has learnt.Pant has been […]

Rishabh Pant diagnosed with oblique muscle tear; India wicketkeeper-batter’s painful moments caught on camera; watch

Rishabh Pant, on Sunday, has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand after the India wicketkeeper suffered an oblique muscle tear. Pant got injured while batting at the nets during India’s practice session on the even of the first match at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Rajkot and Indore will […]

Rishabh Pant ruled out of India vs New Zealand ODI series 2026 due to injury – Report

Rishabh Pant‘s ongoing battle with injuries has taken another unfortunate turn. The star wicketkeeper-batter has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting from Sunday (January 11) in Vadodara, according to a report by Cricbuzz. However, there is no official update provided by the Board of Control for Cricket in India […]

‘Only after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire … ‘: R Ashwin makes bold Ruturaj Gaikwad claim after India’s ODI squad snub | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad is once again on the outside, looking in. The young batter scored a fine hundred against South Africa in the recent series. Many felt it should have helped his case. But when India announced their squad for the ODI series against New Zealand on Saturday, Ruturaj’s […]