Watch: Star Delhi batter visits World Pickleball League match ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
Rishabh Pant is the co-owner of the Mumbai-based team in the World Pickleball League. He was seen cheering for his team from the stands. He also interacted with a group of young kids, posed for pictures with them, and signed a cap for a young fan. Watch the video and read the complete news here.
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Star Indian wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant visited a World Pickleball League match during the T20 World Cup 2026. The game was played between Mumbai Pickle Power and Rajasthan Titans on Tuesday, February 3.
Pant is the co-owner of the Mumbai-based team in the World Pickleball League. He was seen cheering for his team from the stands. He also interacted with a group of young kids, posed for pictures with them, and signed a cap for a young fan. Pant was wearing his team's jersey during the visit.
Later, he posed for photos and interacted with the players and support staff of the Mumbai Pickle Power team on the court.
Watch the video below.
Mumbai Pickle Power Loses Overall, Wins Only Men’s Singles
Mumbai Pickle Power managed to win only the Men’s singles match. The overall score was Mumbai 1 – 4 Rajasthan. Their next match is against Pune United on February 5.
Meanwhile, the warm-up matches of the T20 World Cup 2026 are ongoing. The main tournament will start on February 7.
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Rishabh Pant Not in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
Rishabh Pant was not included in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are the two wicketkeepers. Pant last played a T20I in 2024 against Sri Lanka and has not played in this format since then.
Pant was part of India’s winning team at the T20 World Cup 2024. India beat South Africa in a thrilling final. This time, Pant will not be part of India’s title defense.
He made his T20I debut in 2017 and has played 76 T20Is so far. Despite his aggressive batting, he has not been able to secure a permanent spot. In 66 innings, he scored 1209 runs at an average of 23.25 and a strike rate of 127.26, with only three half-centuries.
Pant also had a poor IPL 2025 season. He scored 269 runs from 13 innings for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at an average of 24.45 and a strike rate of 133.16.
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