Pant and His Incredible Journey from the Streets of Delhi to the Top of the WorldWhen he first started out, Pant had to play in borrowed kit, and sometimes even practice with just one set of pads on – there wasn’t enough money to buy two pairs. But now, after being named the world’s best Test wicketkeeper by the ICC, his life has changed forever, as he looks to become one of India’s most famous sporting heroes. 8Xbet tell you the incredible story of how he got there...One of their best ever wicket keepersK. L. Rahul, when asked about Pant’s batting style in January 2018, was quoted as saying: He’s not known for his runs but he is one of our best ever wicket keepers. Maybe [the] No 1 or 2-ranked wicket keeper in Tests right now. The way he catches and gloves, it’s like watching a DVD on fast forward! I have never seen anyone keeping like him. He has that intuition where he can catch balls others wouldn’t even think of catching. He has been really impressive. It's just that we haven't had many chances to bat with him because we are usually batting first and making big scores so there aren't many opportunities for us to see how good he is at batting. But you can see it in training sessions.Just how big a deal is this for India?This is a massive achievement for not just Pant, but Indian cricket. To have an Indian wicketkeeper at number 1 in Test rankings is momentous, especially considering that India’s only other Test-ranked keeper was MS Dhoni at his peak. The future looks bright for Pant as he continues to grow into one of world cricket’s best. But what makes him so special? How did he get here? What can we expect next? Let’s take a look back at Pant’s journey to becoming India’s top dog.How much did all this cost him?Pant, whose father sold parathas in a small stall in Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk area, never had it easy. Although he aspired to be a cricketer like Sachin Tendulkar, financial constraints made him quit playing competitive cricket for his school. He even worked as a gas station attendant for around six months before realizing that was not his passion. I remember my friends used to go for practice sessions but I couldn’t afford it, so I would just sit at home and watch them on TV, Pant told ESPNcricinfo. That is when I realized how important hard work is. Nothing comes easy in life if you don’t work hard enough. That is what has kept me going all these years.Don’t let your hard work be undone by lazinessPant has always been a workhorse—for himself, his country, and his game. From picking up plastic bottles as a kid on the streets of Delhi to earning more than US$500,000 in a single IPL season with Kolkata Knight Riders, Pant has always been serious about making it big in cricket. He’s worked hard for every run he’s scored, every catch he’s taken, and every trophy he’s won. He’s also made sure that all his hard work is not undone by laziness: after each match, Pant is diligent about cooling down properly; after each practice session, he makes sure to stretch well; and when it comes time for him to rest before matches or training sessions, he does so without fail. This discipline may be one of Pant’s greatest strengths as a cricketer.