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Team India wicket keeper Rishabh Pant conducted a question and answer session with fans on Xu (formerly known as Twitter). Rishabh Pant spoke on a variety of topics including the 2025-26 Ashes winner and his favorite shots from Sachin Tendulkar’s straight shot, Virat Kohli’s sneak shot and Rohit Sharma’s draw.
The 27-year-old cricketer last played for the Indian national cricket team in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. in Australia. Pant managed 255 runs in nine innings at an average of 28.33. His best performance came in the final Test in Sydney, where he scored a quick-fire 61 off 33 balls in the second innings for India.
Rishabh Pant answers Michael Vaughan’s query about the 2025-25 Ashes winner.
During a question and answer session on social media, Michael Vaughan asked Rishabh Pant if England will win the Ashes this year. Pant diplomatically stated that the team that plays better cricket will win.
“#AskRP … Do you think England will win the Ashes this year?” asked Michael Vaughan.
“The team that plays better cricket will win. 🙂,” Pant replied.
The team that plays better cricket will win. 🙂
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2025
Rishabh Pant picks his favorite shot: Sachin’s Straight Drive, Virat’s Cover Drive or Rohit’s Pull Shot
Sportskeeda asked Pant to pick his favorite between Sachin’s straight shot, Virat’s cover shot and Rohit’s pull. The wicket-keeper batsman said he liked all three shots equally.
“Sachin’s straight drive, Virat’s cover drive or Rohit’s pull shot – which is your favourite?” he asked Sportskeeda.
“Sachin paaji’s direct shot, Virat bhai’s cover drive and Rohit bhai’s pull shot. All 3,” declared Pant.
Sachin paaji’s flat shot, Virat bhai’s sneak shot and Rohit bhai’s pull shot. all 3
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2025
THE GOAT – Rishabh Pant describes Jasprit Bumrah in one word
A fan asked Pant to describe Jasprit Bumrah in one word. Pant responded by calling him “GOAT” with a goat emoticon.
“Describe JASSI bhai in one word? #AskRP,” asked a fan.
“GOAT. 🐐,” Pant replied.
CAPRICORN. 🐐
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2025
The men in blue lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia after 10 years by a margin of 1-3. India now face England in five T20Is and three ODIs at home. Rishabh Pant was not selected for the T20I series and the team opted for in-form Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as wicketkeepers.
Rishabh Pant has confirmed his availability for Delhi’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra starting on Thursday, January 23. Speaking to PTI, Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary Ashok Sharma announced that Pant will join the team in Rajkot before the upcoming match.
It is worth mentioning that it will be Pant’s first Ranji Trophy appearance since the 2017-18 season.
“Yes, Pant has confirmed his availability for the next Ranji match and will directly join the squad in Rajkot,” said Sharma (quoted by ESPNcricinfo).
India have a busy white-ball schedule, with T20Is and ODIs against England, followed by the Champions Trophy. Pant is not part of the T20I squad but is likely to be included as one of the wicketkeepers for the ODIs. He will be in the running for the goalkeeper role for the Champions Trophy.
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