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Rishabh Pant swaps bat for bow, hits bullseye on first try in Archery

Poulomi Chakraborty

Pant stuns fans with archery skills (Source: @rishabhpant/instagram.com)Pant stuns fans with archery skills (Source: @rishabhpant/instagram.com)

Known for outstanding excellence behind the stumps along with unreal batting abilities, Rishabh Pant is a gem of the current Indian side. In the England series, the world witnessed Pant’s heroics, but an unfortunate foot fracture is keeping him away from the game now.

Even after being away from the game, Rishabh Pant kept fans entertained. Switching from cricket to archery, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter showcased his new skills to the fans.

Pant trades his cricket bat for a bow

The cricket world has witnessed Rishabh Pant’s excellence over the years, be it in Gabba in 2021 or a courageous innings against England in 2025, even with a fractured foot. Known for his audacious shot and domination, he never failed to entertain fans. Even while away from the pitch, Pant continues to entertain, proving his charisma goes far beyond the game.

After his comeback had been delayed, Pant acquired a new skill during his recovery. Switching his cricket skills to archery, he stunned the fans. A recent Instagram video captured him honing this new craft, proving his flair extends well beyond the cricket field.

Securing the target in his very first attempt, he was overjoyed. In a fun twist, he confidently called out “Bullseye”, the gold center of the target representing the highest score, before releasing the arrow. Sharing this video, he captioned it as ‘Not bad for the first try.' As he is eyeing a comeback, fans enjoyed his skills other of cricket.

Pant’s Comeback Faces Uncertainty

After sustaining a foot fracture in England a few months back, Pant is away from cricket for a while. As he is yet to recover fully from the injury, he missed the Asia Cup and did not feature in the ongoing Test series against the West Indies. As there was a buzz about his return in the upcoming Ranji Trophy, Delhi announced its 24-member squad without Pant.

With Rishabh Pant set to miss the upcoming white-ball series against Australia, the home Test series against South Africa could provide the perfect stage for his return. As Team India’s own 'Spidey' is away from the field, fans are waiting for his fiery comeback.