India need six wickets on Day Five to win the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, after setting a target of 372 and reducing the hosts to 84-4 at stumps, aided by Rishabh Pant's historic 100th Test six.
Rishabh Pant becomes the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket, achieving the milestone during the 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, joining an elite list of batters including Ben Stokes and Adam Gilchrist.
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made history during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle by becoming the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket.
Rishabh Pant became the first Indian batter and fourth globally to hit 100 Test sixes, reaching the landmark in a record 51 Tests during India's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
India's Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan shared a light-hearted moment with Ravindra Jadeja during Day 3 of the Test against Sri Lanka, joking about wicket distribution and Jadeja's sword-swinging celebration.
India's Devdutt Padikkal scored a magnificent 167 off 230 balls against Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Galle, anchoring the visitors' innings despite rain interruptions and joining an elite list of Indian number 3 batters.
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century with an unbeaten 131, helping India reach 288-2 against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit opening day of the first Test in Galle.
Rishabh Pant needs three more sixes in the upcoming Test against Sri Lanka in Galle to become the first Indian batter to reach 100 Test sixes. The match also marks Galle International Cricket Stadium's 50th Test.
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant appeals to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami for help in acquiring land to shift his base from Delhi to his native state, aiming to contribute to its development.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed his preferred squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Ashwin notably included veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar while excluding prominent players like Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson from his selection.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed his preferred squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, categorizing players into 'Yes', 'Maybe', and 'No'. Notably, veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was a 'Yes' pick, while Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson were excluded from his squad.
Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi as he prepares for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, while Dhoni's future in competitive cricket remains uncertain amid rumors of a mentorship role with Chennai Super Kings.
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers expressed no surprise at Rishabh Pant's return to Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027, citing Pant's frustration at Lucknow Super Giants and a significant pay cut. De Villiers also questioned the timing of Pant's move amidst DC's ownership and coaching staff changes.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel warmly welcomed Rishabh Pant back to the team with a humorous Hindi proverb after Pant's blockbuster IPL trade from Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 15 crore.
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka's ambitious 15-year vision for Rishabh Pant, including winning multiple IPL titles, has resurfaced after Pant's trade back to Delhi Capitals for Rs 15 crore. Pant's two-season stint with LSG saw a 35.71% win rate.
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka's ambitious 15-year prediction for Rishabh Pant has resurfaced after Pant's trade back to Delhi Capitals for Rs 15 crore. Goenka had envisioned Pant leading LSG to multiple IPL titles, comparing him to Dhoni and Rohit.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel welcomed Rishabh Pant back to the franchise with a Hindi proverb after Pant's Rs 15 crore IPL trade from LSG. Pant, who scored 3,284 runs for DC previously, returns after two seasons with LSG.
Rishabh Pant has been traded back to Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants for spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Pant's two-year stint with LSG was disappointing, marked by struggles as captain and with his batting performance. He takes a pay cut to return to his former franchise.
Rishabh Pant's IPL salary has been drastically reduced from Rs 27 crore to Rs 15 crore following a trade to Delhi Capitals after a two-year stint with Lucknow Super Giants. This highlights a trend of significant pay cuts for star players based on performance.
Rishabh Pant rejoins Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027 with a ₹15 crore deal, while Kuldeep Yadav moves to Lucknow Super Giants in a significant player trade.
Rishabh Pant is returning to Delhi Capitals for the IPL 2027 season after a trade with Lucknow Super Giants. Kuldeep Yadav will join LSG. Pant's salary is Rs 15 crore, down from his record Rs 27 crore deal in 2025.
In a blockbuster IPL trade, Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals after being acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a record INR 27 crore. He will now play for DC at INR 15 crore. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav moves to LSG from DC for INR 13.50 crore.
Rishabh Pant is reportedly returning to Delhi Capitals for the 2027 IPL, taking a Rs 12 crore pay cut from his previous Rs 27 crore contract with Lucknow Super Giants. The trade is nearing completion, pending BCCI approval.
Rishabh Pant is reportedly set to return to Delhi Capitals, his former IPL franchise, in a blockbuster trade that would send Kuldeep Yadav to Lucknow Super Giants. Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh has advised KL Rahul to enter the auction if the move for Pant materializes.
