Indian wicketkeeper and Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has signed a new deal with the cricket NFT platform, Rario.
He has become the latest cricketer to ink an exclusive partnership with Rario. He has joined the likes of Zaheer Khan, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Ab de Villers, etc.
As per the agreement, Rario will be minting exclusive digital collectibles of Pant’s iconic moments, which would then be available for fans to collect and trade on Rario’s platform.
Commenting on the partnership, Rishabh Pant said, “The past year of my career has given me some very special moments, be it the century against England in Ahmedabad or leading Delhi Capitals to the IPL playoffs. My innings in Gabba is also something I will never forget. I am delighted to sign with Rario so that both the fans and I can preserve and enjoy these moments in a new and modern way. I am really enjoying my cricket right now, and I am certain there will be many more such innings that we can fondly look back at.”
Rario Co-founder and CEO, Anket Wadhwa said, “With every passing series, Rishabh Pant is cementing himself as the star not just for the present, but also the future. We are delighted to sign him on and give cricket fans around the world the opportunity to celebrate and relive his explosive moments. The launch of our new marketplace will further elevate the fan experience, making it more interactive and dynamic.
Rario also has partnerships in place with cricket leagues around the globe which includes the Abu Dhabi T10 league and the Sri Lankan Premier League. The NFT platform also recently announced that it will be launching Rario Marketplace on October 15, 2021, where users will be able to list, sell and buy the cricket NFTs that were sold on their platform in the past.