India’s wicketkeeper-batter mentioned he had been making an attempt for 3 years to search out appropriate land to relocate from Delhi however had been unable to safe something “facilitating and large” to dwell in. File image
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Rishabh Pant publicly appealed to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday (August 8, 2026) for help in buying land within the State, saying he needs to shift his base from Delhi and construct his first home in his native Uttarakhand.
In two posts on X addressed to Mr. Dhami, the wicketkeeper-batter mentioned he had been making an attempt for 3 years to search out appropriate land to relocate from Delhi however had been unable to safe something “facilitating and large” to dwell in. He mentioned he additionally awaited land he claims he was promised whereas selling the State previously. The posts, written immediately by Pant, have been riddled with spelling errors.
“I’ve been making an attempt to purchase land to shift my base from Delhi to Uttrakhand and I couldn’t discover something facilitating and large to dwell right here I really like my Uttrakhand,” Pant wrote, including that he wished “to maneuver again to my native place to assist and constructed round Uttarakhand” and return to his “Pahadi individuals”.
In a reply to his first publish, Pant mentioned he would like to buy the land immediately from the Authorities at authorities charges fairly than obtain it as a present, in order that he might construct “my first home” in his personal State.
“A present could be pretty for illustration out states on the highest degree internationally levels however in case you enable me I wanna purchase it from Authorities and on there charges,” he wrote, including that he was uncertain navigate the method.
Dhami responds
Responding on X in Hindi, Chief Minister Dhami known as Pant “the satisfaction of Uttarakhand” and mentioned his performances had illuminated the title of “Devbhoomi” each nationally and internationally.
Mr. Dhami mentioned Pant’s affection for his house State and his want to return and contribute have been commendable, and that directions have been being issued to involved officers, who would quickly contact Pant to increase all potential cooperation “in accordance with the foundations”.
The 28-year-old Pant, who hails from Uttarakhand, at present represents Delhi in home cricket and stays a key member of India’s Check setup. He’s presently a part of the India A squad enjoying a three-day unofficial Check in opposition to Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo, forward of India’s two-Check sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on August 15.
(With inputs from ANI)
Printed – August 08, 2026 12:35 pm IST
