Although Rishabh Pant is well-known for his aggressive leadership and dazzling batting, his teammate Ayush Badoni of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) believes that there is a more gentle and inspiring side to the star cricketer that no one ever sees.

In a recent conversation, Badoni shared how Pant has not only become a leader, but also a brother figure in the LSG dressing room. "He treats everyone as an elder or younger brother," Badoni said. "To me, he's an elder brother. I've learned a lot from him, particularly his aggressive style of batting. I am a fan of him."

Pant, signed up by LSG for a record ₹27 crore before IPL 2025 and appointed captain, returned to big-time cricket this season after a long spell of injury. His return was one of the tournaments' biggest narratives, and it wasn't only his batting performances that attracted applause it was also how he united the team.

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VIDEO | DPL 2025: South Delhi Superstarz captain Ayush Badoni says, "We all know how fearless Rishabh Pant is. He treats everyone like an elder or younger brother. To me, he’s like an elder brother. I’ve learned a lot from him, especially his fearless approach to batting."

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"He's always motivating the young guys," added Badoni. "Whether you're playing well or not, he has a way to keep your morale high. He'll come and joke with you or advise you in a manner that will make you feel confident.

During the IPL 2025 season, Pant set an example by hitting a century against RCB and taking LSG through some hard-fought matches, although the team just failed to make playoffs. For individuals such as Badoni, playing under Pant's leadership was not about cricketing strategies alone, but also acquiring the skill of coping with pressure calmly and with courage.

In a star-studded league, what sets Rishabh Pant apart is not only his big-hitting but also his human touch when interacting with teammates. To put it best in the words of Ayush Badoni, he behaves with everyone like a brother, and this brotherhood binds the team together, on and off the field.