Rishabh Pant, who has made his Ranji return after eight years (last played in 2017), did not had a great first innings as the star Indian wicket-keeper batter lost his wicket early. Batting at five against Saurashtra at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, the left-hander was dismissed for 1 off 10 by Dharmendrasinh Jadeja. However, there were some pleasant moments where the fans were seen talking selfies and autograph with the players. In one such video, a fan was seen touching the feet of Rishabh Pant and this moment shows how much he is loved by his fans. Not just in India, but also in the overseas games, Rishabh Pant gets enough amount of respect because of her game and nature. After MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant is probably the most loved Indian wicket-keeper batter, and this can be assumed from the gestures of fans towards him. Watch the video here: A fan touched the feet of Rishabh Pant at Rajkot during Ranji Trophy ♥️- Pant, an emotion for fans. [Amlesh] pic.twitter.com/Xb2eNQIlPv — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 23, 2025 Also Read | 10th Grader Becomes Youngest Bengal Debutant in Ranji Trophy Rishabh Pant, who is recently appointed as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, was not at his best in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The southpaw scored 225 runs in 9 innings, but he is a much better player than this. He managed only one fifty plus score which came in the second inning of the last Test. Pant, who have one more inning in this game, will need to buckle up and deliver a stellar to get back in the Rhythm. Post Ranji Trophy, he will join the Indian side for the England ODIs, followed by a much-awaited assignment of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 that will take place in UAE. To secure his spot in the XI of India in this mega event, Pant will have to prove his worth in the remaining games before the tournament. If he doesn't, his inclusion in the starting XI would be uncertain.