Earlier this week, the BCCI declared Rishabh Pant totally match for the IPL. File
Rishabh Pant’s bat swing stays “vintage” and his batting in Delhi Capitals’ pre-season camp would not point out that he has been away from the sport for 14 months, mentioned the group’s assistant coach Pravin Amre.
Earlier this week, the BCCI declared Pant totally match for the IPL, which can mark his comeback from a horrific automotive accident on the Delhi-Dehradun freeway in December 2022.
“As coaching unit and personally, it was really pleasing to see him bat. It didn’t feel like he was batting after a long time. The bat swing was vintage,” Amre was quoted as saying by DC in a media launch.
“We have to give credit to him. The way he has worked hard throughout the year is not easy. It shows how mentally strong and hungry he is.” In Pant’s absence, DC have been led by veteran opener David Warner final season, the place the aspect didn’t make it to the playoffs, ending ninth with 5 wins and 9 defeats.
‘Looking ahead to seeing what Vizag has to supply’
DC might be taking part in their first two dwelling matches in Vizag, with its common dwelling floor, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, at present internet hosting the Women’s Premier League.
“Vizag has always been a high-scoring ground, and that’s what we wanted. It has got that true bounce, and we are just looking forward to seeing what it has to offer,” Amre mentioned.
“The thing that matters the most is to start the tournament on a good note, and it is important to provide that kind of surface where our players give their best for the team.
“We wished to get collectively and get a feel of the wicket. There have been newcomers as nicely, so we wished to welcome them and benefit from the session as a group.
“We will also be playing practice matches. So, that will help us cover all bases going into the tournament.” DC play their IPL 2024 opener in opposition to Punjab Kings in Mohali on March 23.
