The improvement in the form and health of star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is a huge advantage for Delhi Capitals (DC) as they prepare for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
The 26-year-old cricketer has exhibited remarkable resilience and determination, displaying encouraging signs of recovery in a warm-up game near Bengaluru, held in Alur. This marks Pant’s return to the field after a long gap, and his performance has generated enthusiasm among both fans and stakeholders.
Pant’s road to recovery has been extensive and demanding, with the cricketer undergoing treatment in London last month, facilitated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Pant is presently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Reports affirm that his mobility is unaffected, and he can run and bat with the same agility and freedom as he did before the incident.
Despite facing challenges, the potential inclusion of Pant in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season has sparked a noticeable sense of optimism. Insiders from both the BCCI and Pant’s IPL franchise have suggested that he is poised to captain the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024. Pant will primarily focus on batting, with another player designated as the team’s wicketkeeper.
While the Delhi Capitals franchise has shown faith in Pant’s leadership abilities, they have chosen to delegate wicketkeeping responsibilities to another player. In the previous IPL season, David Warner captained the team in Pant’s absence. This decision to assign wicketkeeping duties to someone else underscores the franchise’s dedication to Pant’s rehabilitation and overall well-being.
