IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant returns to lead Delhi Capitals

Rishabh Pant. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)

With just two days left in the commencement of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Delhi Capitals (DC) announced the return of Rishabh Pant as their captain. DC will kick start their campaign against Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mohali on March 23.

On Tuesday, March 19, DCthe Capitals named Pant as captain for the forthcoming IPL, as he will be taking over the role from David Warner. The 26-year-old is currently taking part in the Capitals’ pre-season camp in Visakhapatnam. His comeback is particularly remarkable as he returns to cricketing action after a long 14-month hiatus following a near-fatal accident in December 2022.

DC took to its official X (formerly Twitter) account to share a new poster welcoming Pant back as captain. According to it, he will resume his duties as a batter but will not don the gloves. “Grit. Determination. Believe. Rishabh Pant,” DC captioned the post.

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Grit and fearlessness have always dictated Pant’s brand of cricket: Parth Jindal

Parth Jindal, Delhi Capitals’ chairman and co-owner, made the announcement of Rishabh Pant’s return as captain in Vizag on March 19. He lavished praise on the young wicketkeeper-batter, emphasizing his brand of cricket distinguished by “grit and fearlessness.”

“We are delighted to welcome Rishabh back as our captain. Grit and fearlessness have always dictated his brand of cricket, and not surprisingly, even his road to recovery. I can’t wait to see him walk our team out once again as we look forward to a new season with renewed passion, vigour and enthusiasm,” Jindal said.

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Meanwhile, DC co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi said, “Rishabh has worked incredibly hard during one of the most challenging phases of his life. I have no doubt his teammates will take immense inspiration from that as they embark upon a new season. Captain Rishabh and the team has our best wishes.”