The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday (March 12) declared Rishabh Pant match to play within the upcoming version of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a wicketkeeper-batter. On the very subsequent day (March 13), the cricketer joined the Delhi Capitals camp and might be main the group this season. Pant is making a comeback to aggressive cricket for the primary time since December 2022 after surviving a horrific accident on his strategy to residence put up the Bangladesh tour.
In the meantime, the left-hander is worked up in addition to nervous to return to the sphere after a protracted hole and has acknowledged that he is feeling like he’s making his debut once more. “I am excited and nervous on the similar time. It seems like I will make my debut once more,” Pant stated within the media launch issued by the franchise. The cricketer is at the moment in Visakhapatnam within the DC camp the place they’re slated to play their two residence video games in response to the primary section schedule that has been launched.
Rishabh Pant termed his comeback as ‘miracle’ and is grateful to the followers, BCCI and the household to sticking by his aspect in the course of the powerful occasions. “To have the ability to play cricket once more after every thing I have been by is nothing wanting a miracle. I am grateful to all my well-wishers and followers, and most significantly, the BCCI and employees at NCA. All their love and help proceed to offer me immense power,” he added. Delhi Capitals are scheduled to play their first sport of the season towards Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, a brand new residence venue for the latter aspect, on March 23.
In the meantime, DC co-owner Parth Jindal has welcomed Rishabh Pant again to the aspect and is wanting ahead to see him again within the center inside 10 days’ time. “We’re delighted to welcome Rishabh again to the Delhi Capitals household. The type of grit and resilience he has displayed in overcoming challenges is inspirational, to say the least. We’re humbled to have been part of his journey to restoration, which has been distinctive. Rishabh’s return is among the most extremely anticipated ones in current occasions, and I can not wait to see him compete once more,” he additional stated.
. He will lead Delhi Capitals after missing the previous season and has joined the team's camp around 10 days before their season opener against Punjab Kings.){kind=link}