Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant conducted a Q&A session with fans on X (formerly known as Twitter). Rishabh Pant spoke on various topics, including the 2025-26 Ashes winner and his favorite shots from Sachin Tendulkar's straight drive, Virat Kohli's cover drive, and Rohit Sharma's shot.
The 27-year-old cricketer last played for the Indian national cricket team in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Pant has 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 61 off 33 balls in India's second innings.
Rishabh Pant responds to Michael Vaughan's query on the 2025-25 Ashes winner
During a Q&A session on social media, Michael Vaughan asked Rishabh Pant if England will win the Ashes this year. Pant diplomatically stated that the team that will play better cricket will win.
“#AskRP… Do you think England will win the Ashes this year?” Michael Vaughan asked.
“The team that will play better cricket will win. 🙂” Pant replied.
The team that will play cricket better will win. 🙂
– Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2025
Rishabh Pant chooses his favorite shot: Sachin's straight shot, Virat's covered shot, or Rohit's shot
Sportskeeda asked Pant to pick his favorite among Sachin's straight drive, Virat's cover drive and Rohit's shot. The wicketkeeper-batsman said he liked all three shots equally.
“Sachin’s volley, Virat’s volley, Rohit’s volley – which one is your favourite?” Sportskeeda asked.
“Sachin Bhaghi's straight shot, Virat bhai's covered shot, Rohit bhai's drop shot. All three,” Pant said.
Sachin Bhaghi's straight drive, Virat Bhai's cover drive and Rohit Bhai's shot. All 3
– Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2025
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 the “GOAT” (the greatest of all time) using a goat emoji.
“Describe JASSI bhai in one word? #AskRP,” a fan asked.
“Goat. 🐐,” Pant replied.
A goat. 🐐
– Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2025
The Men in Blue lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia after 10 years by a margin of 1-3. India are now scheduled to face England in five T20Is and three ODIs at home. Rishabh Pant was not selected for the T20I series, as the in-form team picked Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as wicket-keepers.
Rishabh Pant has confirmed his availability for Delhi's upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra, starting Thursday, January 23. Speaking to PTI, Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary Ashok Sharma announced that Pant will join the team in Rajkot ahead of the next match. match.
It is worth noting that it will be Pant's first appearance in the Ranji Trophy since the 2017-18 season.
“Yes, Pant has confirmed his availability for the next Ranji match and will join the team in Rajkot right away,” Sharma said (quoted by ESPNcricinfo).
India have a busy white-ball schedule ahead, 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 wicket-keepers in the ODIs. He will be in the scheme of things for the wicket-keeper's role in the Champions Trophy.
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