New Delhi: India’s star wicket-keeper batter, Rishabh Pant, was spotted enjoying himself at his sister’s wedding celebrations just days after India’s historic triumph in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The wicketkeeper-batter, dressed in casual attire, was seen dancing with his family members, relishing the joyous occasion. Pant returned from Dubai, where India defeated New Zealand in the final of the Champions Trophy on Sunday, March 9. In the thrilling summit clash, India put up a clinical performance, restricting New Zealand to 251/7 while bowling first. The Men in Blue then chased the target down in 49 overs, winning by four wickets. This victory marked India’s third Champions Trophy title, making them the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
Pant Did Not Feature in the Tournament
Despite being a part of India’s Champions Trophy squad, Rishabh Pant did not play a single match during the tournament. The team management preferred KL Rahul as the first-choice wicketkeeper in ODIs, leaving Pant on the bench throughout the event.
Pant to Lead LSG in IPL 2025
After celebrating his sister’s wedding, Pant will shift focus to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, where he will don the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) jersey for the first time. LSG secured Pant’s services for a record-breaking ₹27 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, making him the most expensive player in the league’s history.
Released by Delhi Capitals Before Auction
Ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, Pant was surprisingly released by Delhi Capitals (DC), the franchise he had captained in previous seasons. However, LSG wasted no time in making a big move for the star wicketkeeper-batter, not only acquiring him but also appointing him as their new captain.
Impressive IPL Career So Far
Pant has been one of the most dynamic players in IPL history. So far, he has played 111 matches, scoring 3284 runs in 110 innings at an impressive average of 35.31 and a strike rate of 148.93. His IPL record includes one century and 18 half-centuries.
Captaincy Record in IPL
Pant is no stranger to leading an IPL side. He has previously captained in 43 matches, securing 23 wins while facing 19 losses, resulting in a commendable win percentage of 53.48%. As he takes charge of LSG, all eyes will be on how he leads the franchise in the 2025 season.
IPL 2025 Set to Begin on March 22
The much-awaited IPL 2025 season is set to kick off on March 22, and fans are eager to see Pant in action once again. With a fresh challenge ahead of him as LSG’s leader, the wicketkeeper-batter will be determined to make a mark and guide his team to glory.
As Pant transitions from wedding celebrations to intense cricketing action, his journey in IPL 2025 promises to be one of the most exciting storylines of the season.
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