# Rishabh Pant Absent From Irani Cup

> Rishabh Pant misses wicketkeeping due to fever in Irani Cup match.
- Title: Rishabh Pant Absent From Irani Cup · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: Rishabh Pant misses wicketkeeping due to fever in Irani Cup match. Rishabh Pant is absent from wicketkeeping duties in the Irani Cup match due to a fever…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/why-is-rishabh-pant-not-keeping-in-irani-cup-match/article71542968.ece
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- Published: 2026-10-04T05:00:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rishabh pant, irani cup, up, jammu and kashmir, wicketkeeper, fever, sports
## Rishabh Pant's Absence
Rishabh Pant is RoI’s captain for the Irani Cup match against Jammu and Kashmir.
## Pant's Performance
Pant scored 10 off 36 balls in first innings but was dismissed for eight off 18 balls in third innings.
## Reason for Absence
Pant is down with a fever, with Uttar Pradesh’s Aryan Juyal keeping wickets in his absence.
## Match Status
Rest of India bowled out for 319; Jammu and Kashmir needs 279 for outright win.
## Next Steps
With only J&K’s chase remaining, Pant will not take further part in the contest.
## Key takeaway

Rishabh Pant is absent from wicketkeeping duties in the Irani Cup match due to a fever, with Uttar Pradesh's Aryan Juyal taking over.