Rishabh Pant, currently in Australia for the high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25, recently found a moment of respite amidst his intense schedule. After India’s 10-wicket loss to Australia in the second Test at Adelaide, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter took some time to explore the vibrant city. A heartwarming moment caught the attention of fans as Pant was seen interacting with a young girl outside a mall in Adelaide.
A video shared on the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) captured the 27-year-old cricketer with the child seated on his lap, showcasing his warm and approachable nature off the field. Rishabh Pant’s connection with Australia is storied. In January 2019, he etched his name in history as the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century in the country.
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His performances have been pivotal in India’s back-to-back series victories Down Under. The Haridwar-born cricketer also gained fame for his entertaining banter with then-Australian captain Tim Paine during the 2018-19 series, a rivalry that added a touch of drama to the cricketing spectacle.
What a guy is this Rishabh pant yaar.🥹❤️
Today Rishabh pant spotted in a mall in Adelaide, There he met a fan And the way he playing with that fan’s little kid.☺️🙌 pic.twitter.com/5G73YZIQem
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) December 9, 2024
However, it was the 2020-21 series that truly immortalized Pant in the eyes of cricket fans. His stunning knock of 97 in the fourth innings at Sydney, followed by an unbeaten 89* in Brisbane, sealed an iconic victory for India and firmly established him as a match-winner on Australian soil.
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Despite his illustrious record, Pant has had a quiet start to the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the first two Tests, he has managed 87 runs across four innings at an average of 21.75, leaving fans eager for him to rediscover his form.
With the series tied 1-1, all eyes now turn to The Gabba in Brisbane for the crucial third Test. Pant, representing the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, will aim to channel the heroics of his 2021 Brisbane knock to inspire India to another memorable victory.
