Rishabh Pant all set to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024: report
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is all set to return to action and will lead the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, a report said.
New Delhi: Rishabh Pant is all set to return to cricket action in IPL 2024 and he will most likely lead the side in the 17th edition of the cash-rich league.
Delhi Capitals management officials have stated that Pant, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, is expected to be fit again by the end of February.
His active participation in IPL games will be subject to the approval of the NCA managers.
Important updates about Rishabh Pant: [Cricbuzz]
– Pant is set to lead DC in IPL 2024.
– He is undergoing rehabilitation at NCA.
– Expected to be fit again by the end of February.
– He will take up the guard duties only if he is cleared by BCCI, otherwise he will concentrate on batting and fielding in IPL. pic.twitter.com/VDT2XSldvn— Johannes. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 11, 2023
“If he doesn’t comply, he will definitely be on the field and leading the side,” said a franchise official as quoted by Cricbuzz.
According to team officials, Pant would concentrate on batting and fielding and take on wicket-keeping responsibilities only if he is cleared to do so by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This refutes previous reports that the franchise might use the 26-year-old as an Impact Player.
Earlier, Pant’s return was confirmed by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, DC’s team director. ‘He’s fine now. He will play in the IPL next season.”
The Delhi Capitals, who finished ninth in the IPL points table in IPL 2023, bore the brunt of Pant’s absence. To turn around their fortunes this coming season, the Capitals now depend on their inspirational leader.
(With IANS inputs)