Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been a brilliant asset for the Indian cricket team ever since he made his debut. Pant has played many explicit knocks with his bat and has been brilliant with his gloves behind the wickets. Pant is known for his unorthodox batting style and the shots that he plays while coming down the order. He also keeps all the players engaged in the game by shouting from behind the stumps. As Rishabh Pant turns 27 on October 4, 2024, a look at why the left-handed wicketkeeper batter is known as 'Spiderman'. Rishabh Pant Hugs Virat Kohli As Latter Survives Run Out After Miscommunication Between the Two During IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024 (Watch Video).

Rishabh Pant's life has been full of rollercoaster rides. From being the hero of India's historic win at 'The Gabba' against Australia to surviving a horrific car accident, Pant has almost seen everything in life during the past two to three years. The left-handed Uttarakhand batter had to stay away from competitive cricket for almost 14 months, however, the latter has made an amazing return to the field and is at his best once again. From returning to the field during the IPL and playing some impactful knocks during Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, the lefty has comeback more better than before. He also smashed a brilliant ton against Bangladesh during the first Test in Chennai last month and will look forward to maintaining his form and contributing to the success of the India national cricket team. 'Helmet Se Ek LBW Le Sakte Hai Bhai' Rishabh Pant Takes Dig at Mominul Haque Over His Height During IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024, Video Goes Viral.

Why Is Rishabh Pant Known As 'Spidey'?

Pant was heard singing 'Spiderman-Spiderman, tune liya mere dil ka chain' from behind the stumps during a Test match against Australia. Pant was named as 'Spidey' after this incident. However, soon after the tour, Pant uploaded a post on Instagram in which he was seen playing with a drone during the team's net session. Interestingly, Pant has named the drone as 'Spidey'.

Rishabh Pant Singing Spiderman Song

Rishabh Pant As Spiderman!

Rishabh Pant With 'Spidey'

 

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Pant has already impressed one and all in the longer format of cricket with his attacking stroke play. The wicket-keeper batsman will be looking to emulate his Test cricket success in the limited-overs format after returning to field post the car accident.

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