The retention for the IPL retention is already done and there were some shocking decisions made by the teams. One of the shockers was made by Delhi Capitals(DC) as they let go of Rishabh Pant. There are many teams which might go for the Gabba hero, but for some fans, the Chennai Super Kings could be the perfect side for him going into the mega auction.
Rishabh Pant was the one who was leading the capitals last season, but it turns out that he might not be a part of the squad anymore. There might be a lot of teams that might bid for him and one of them could be the CSK franchise as well. There are a lot of reasons that they could attract the Chennai franchise towards the Keeper batter who might be one of the most expensive players as well.
So, here are the 3 reasons why Pant might go to CSK for the upcoming season:
1. Perfect backup keeper for MS Dhoni
Though MS Dhoni will still be part of the CSK squad and will most likely keep wickets once again for the franchise, we also have to understand that he is right now in the last phase of his career. After Dhoni Pant could be the perfect replacement for Dhoni down the line as well and will fit right into the squad not only as a wicketkeeper but a proper middle-order batter as well.
2. The need for attacking left-handers
Though CSK have retained the likes of Shivam Dube, they will still need some more attacking southpaws as well. Rishabh Pant can play that role well and also take off pressure from the batters during the match. Apart from that Pant is not afraid to take on the pacers or the spinners and has all the shots in the book to upset the line and length of any bowler. This should be enough to make the Chennai franchise bid for him.
3. Future captaincy option and a long career
We know that Ruturaj Gaikwad is going to lead the side once again and is set to be a future star for the franchise, but the addition of Rishabh Pant can give them some more options. Pant has enough experience in leading a side and it will not be surprising to see him lead the side or at least be a vice-captain of the side in the future. The fact that Pant is still young and has a long career ahead of him and if he performs can be the future star for them as well.
Disclaimer: This exclusive news is based on the author’s insights, analysis, and intuition. While reviewing this information, consider the points discussed and form your own conclusions.