Bengaluru, Aug. 6 -- Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has extended a helping hand to a financially struggling student from Karnataka's Bagalkot district, enabling her to pursue higher education.

The wicketkeeper-batsman's kind gesture has drawn widespread appreciation.

Jyoti Kanabur Math, a resident of Rabkavi village in Bilagi taluk, had secured 85 per cent in her pre-university course (PUC) and secured admission for a Bachelor's in Computer Applications (BCA) course. However, due to financial constraints, her family was unable to pay the college fees.

In an effort to secure financial assistance, Jyoti's family approached a local well-wisher named Anil, who reached out through cricketing contacts. The appeal eventually reached Rishabh Pan...