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India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, known for his swashbuckling style on the cricket field, recently showed a very different side of himself—one that’s quite amusing and unexpectedly charming. While recovering from a fractured toe sustained during the intense Test series against England at Old Trafford, Pant took to the kitchen and unveiled his comedic cooking skills by baking a pizza. This light-hearted interlude has captivated fans and cricket enthusiasts alike, as Pant embraced his downtime with humour and culinary experimentation.
Rishabh Pant’s humorous pizza making venture
Having suffered a tough blow—a fractured toe—while attempting a reverse sweep against Chris Woakes on Day 1 of the fourth Test, Pant was forced off the field after agonizing pain and a subsequent hospital scan confirmed the injury. Despite the setback, Pant showed remarkable grit by returning to the crease on Day 2 to continue his innings, scoring a crucial half-century that reinforced his value to the team during the series. However, with six weeks of rest prescribed, Pant had to find ways to keep his spirits high off the field.
In a video that went viral on social media, Pant was seen adopting the role of a chef with a hilarious twist. Sporting a mock Italian accent, he engaged his fans with an entertaining baking session, attempting to make a vegetarian pizza.
“I’m looking like a chef only. Today I’m gonna show you how to make pizza. Bear with me,” he quipped, humorously remarking on the challenge of adding truffle to his creation. He also joked about the irony of cooking at a time when his mother might have doubted he’d ever cooked at home.
The video revealed his cheeky personality—the same fire that lights up stadiums now lighting up his kitchen, albeit in a humorous new avatar. Pant’s witty commentary combined with live pizza baking kept fans thoroughly entertained, showing that even injury can’t dim his vibrant spirit.
Here’s the video:
Impasto, salsa, forno… and me. 🍕#RP17 pic.twitter.com/u1mf1FyvYa
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 13, 2025
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Pant’s formidable run in ENG vs IND series despite injury
Before the injury interrupted his momentum, Pant was on an extraordinary run in the England Test series. He was the standout player, amassing 479 runs in four matches, including two centuries and three fifties, at an outstanding average of 68.42. His batting exploits included becoming only the second wicketkeeper-batter in history to score centuries in both innings of a Test match, a feat he achieved during the series opener at Headingley. His resilience was further demonstrated in the fourth Test when, despite his toe fracture, he battled discomfort to register a vital 54 runs, underpinning his team’s fighting spirit.
Pant’s injury is a significant blow to India’s home Test preparations in the upcoming season, given his key role in the batting line-up and as the deputy captain. The team had already called Narayan Jagadeesan and replaced him with Dhruv Jurel for the concluding game of the England tour. While this hiatus puts a temporary pause on his cricketing exploits, the glimpses of his lively personality off the field—especially his comedic pizza chef debut—have provided a comforting and entertaining distraction for fans worldwide.
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