In a major growth, Rishabh Pant is slated to steer the Delhi Capitals (DC) within the upcoming version of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Confirming the information, DC administration conveyed to Cricbuzz that the explosive batsman, who had a harrowing automotive accident final December, will return to skilled cricket because the franchise’s captain.
Initially, studies steered that Pant may play as an ‘Impact Player’ for the Delhi-based crew, given his ongoing restoration. Nevertheless, with the newest announcement of his captaincy, Pant is anticipated to actively take part within the subject whereas his crew bowls.
In keeping with representatives from the administration, the 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman is anticipated to attain full restoration by the tip of February. Presently present process rehabilitation on the Nationwide Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, Pant’s energetic participation and position as a wicketkeeper in each IPL match of the upcoming version are contingent upon approval from NCA managers.
Pant’s absence was palpably felt all through the 2023 Indian Premier League, the place David Warner took cost in his stead. Sadly, DC completed within the ninth place within the standings, managing to safe solely 5 victories out of 14 matches.
Past Pant, DC’s squad at present options Abishek Porel as the only wicketkeeper. With the discharge of Phil Salt, speculations arose concerning DC looking for one other wicketkeeping choice within the upcoming public sale scheduled for December 19 in Dubai. Nevertheless, as of now, buying a backup wicketkeeper just isn’t the crew’s instant precedence, though it stays a consideration for added security.
As followers eagerly anticipate Pant’s return to the cricketing subject, his captaincy position provides an additional layer of pleasure and anticipation for the upcoming IPL 2024 season.