KL Rahul became India's preferred wicketkeeper in ODIs during Rishabh Pant's absence, but concerns over his ability to keep wickets for long periods arose after the 2023 World Cup. Pant's left-handed batting adds valuable variety to the middle order,

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh reckoned that Sanju Samson should be preferred over Rishabh Pant in India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The BCCI will be announcing the Indian squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy in the coming days.

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will play for Delhi against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy, starting on January 23.

Pant will join the Delhi squad in Rajkot ahead of their match against Saurashtra, DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma said

Despite their involvement in the top domestic red-ball tournament being uncertain, Kohli and Pant were listed as Delhi's probables for the remaining Ranji Trophy matches.

Rishabh Pant is likely to lead Delhi Cricket team in the Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra. He has confirmed his availability for the fixture. Virat Kohli hasn't yet confirmed whether he will play the fixture or not.

Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant feature among Delhi's probables for the remainder of Ranji Trophy but their participation in the premier domestic red-ball tournament remains in doubt. Former India veterans Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri are among many who want the current crop of players,