Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant recently addressed an unusual request from a fan on social media. As public figures, cricketers often encounter a wide range of requests from their supporters, including selfies, autographs, and memorabilia. However, some requests can be quite extraordinary. Recently, a fan reached out to Pant seeking financial assistance for his engineering studies. To everyone’s surprise, Pant replied, even though he didn’t meet the funding request. The exchange quickly gained traction across social media platforms.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), a user wrote: "Sir, I'm a student struggling to fund my engineering education. Your support can change my life. Please consider helping or sharing my campaign... Your kindness would mean everything to me."
Despite the usual silence that celebrities maintain regarding such messages, Pant took a moment to respond to this heartfelt plea. He wrote, "Keep chasing your dreams. God always has better plans . tc (take care)."
While the fan didn’t receive the financial help he was hoping for, he expressed optimism that Pant's reply would draw more attention to his campaign. Given that Pant has 4.4 million followers on X, the fan wrote, "Your support means everything. Despite my efforts, the campaign hasn't gathered the needed funds. Any help in spreading the word would be a blessing. Still chasing my dreams!"
Following a serious injury that nearly ended his career in late 2022, Pant has made an impressive return to the sport. He scored over 400 runs for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2024 and helped India clinch the T20 World Cup 2024.
Looking ahead, Pant is set to join the India B squad for the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy matches starting on September 5, where he will play alongside talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, and Washington Sundar.