Rishabh Pant becomes 1st cricketer in Delhi IPL team's talent management arm's clientele

After being inundated with an outpouring of love from fans and cricketers from around world for his feats in India vs Australia 4th Test 2021, Rishabh Pant has received ar big piece of good news. 23-year-old batsman anunced that he will be signing a deal with JSW Sports group, a branch of company that in part, owns Pant's IPL team, Delhi Capitals. JSW Group took on a 50% stake in ailing Delhi Daredevils side in 2018, following DD's string of failures at tournament. Since JSW's onboarding, Delhi have gone from ending in last place to ending 2020 season as runner ups.

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Rishabh Pant inks deal with JSW Group after Gabba heroics

Rishabh Pant's back to back match-saving kcks of 97 (at 3rd Test) and 89* at India vs Australia 4th Test 2021 have earned young cricketer his first talent manment deal. Pant will be singing a multi-year deal with flourishing JSW Sports group. This association will see JSW Sports man all of Pant's commercial interests and marketing rights as he goes from strength to strength. Founded in 2012, JSW Sports has a host of big names under ir wings, including Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardee, Bajrang Punia.

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Talking about deal, Mr. Mustafa Ghouse, CEO of JSW Sports, said:

 “I think what world has seen Rishabh do at 23 is just tip of iceberg. We have always opted a holistic approach to all our business verticals and we will continue to do that for ‘Brand Rishabh’. We are confident that he has all ingredients to become a global sporting icon”. 

Pant also expressed his excitement about association, stating that: 

"I have h a close relationship with JSW Group and am excited to embark on this new journey. I have tremendous respect for work y have been doing. After having h a detailed conversation with m, I felt this was right choice for me at this st of my career and I am excited to be represented by m”.

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Rishabh Pant net worth & Pant IPL 2020 price

According to Networthopedia, Rishabh Pant has a net worth of $3.5 million. As one of seniormost players on team, Pant he earns a whopping ₹8 crores ($1.14 million) retainer fee from Delhi Capitals during Indian Premier League (IPL). He has a Gre A contract with BCCI, giving him an annual salary of ₹5 crores besides or incentives. Still in early years of his career, Pant has alrey nabbed lucrative deals with brands like idas, SG, Boost etc. 

Disclaimer: above Rishabh Pant net worth and Pant IPL 2020 price information is sourced from various websites and media reports. website does t guarantee a 100% accuracy of  figures.          

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