The Board of Control 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 will probably be main the staff 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 dwelling submit the Bangladesh tour.
Meanwhile, the left-hander is excited in addition to nervous to return to the sphere after an extended hole and has acknowledged that he is feeling like he’s making his debut once more. “I’m excited and nervous at the same time. It feels like I’m going to make my debut again,” Pant stated within the media launch issued by the franchise. The cricketer is at present in Visakhapatnam within the DC camp the place they’re slated to play their two dwelling video games in response to the primary part 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 robust occasions. “To be able to play cricket again after everything I’ve been through is nothing short of a miracle. I’m grateful to all my well-wishers and fans, and most importantly, the BCCI and staff at NCA. All their love and support continue to give me immense strength,” he added. Delhi Capitals are scheduled to play their first recreation of the season in opposition to Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, a brand new dwelling venue for the latter aspect, on March 23.
Meanwhile, DC co-owner Parth Jindal has welcomed Rishabh Pant again to the aspect and is trying ahead to see him again within the center inside 10 days’ time. “We’re delighted to welcome Rishabh back to the Delhi Capitals family. The kind of grit and resilience he has displayed in overcoming challenges is inspirational, to say the least. We’re humbled to have been a part of his journey to recovery, which has been exceptional. Rishabh’s return is one of the most highly anticipated ones in recent times, and I can’t wait to see him compete again,” he additional stated.
