Delhi Capitals head coach and Director of Cricket, Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly are delighted to have Rishabh Pant again and really feel that his presence would convey a change within the fortunes of the facet.
Ponting who has been in command of Capitals for a really very long time has seen Pant put together for a number of IPL seasons however talked about that he hasn’t seen the southpaw put together as onerous for an IPL season as he has finished this time round.
“He (Pant) has probably batted more in the last week than he has ever batted leading into most of the IPLs. I think from his point of view, he wants to get a bit of trust back in his body again,” Ponting was quoted as saying by PTI.
“He has been putting himself through a few different paces and playing all the shots that he plays. He has been great, and more importantly, he has got a smile on his face, which is what all we love to see,” added Ponting.
Ponting talked about that Pant has already performed numerous cricket at such a younger age and “sets an example” that his teammates are inclined to observe.
“We all love his infectious attitude and smile around the group. Although he is still young in age, he has actually played a lot of cricket. He sets an example, he has a lot of energy and that’s why other people tend to follow,” stated Ponting.
DC’s Director of Cricket, Ganguly, talked about that Pant is much from conservative in his batting strategy and that displays in how he leads the staff on the sector of play.
“He is not the conservative type of batter, so you expect that character in his captaincy. Nobody comes as a ready-made captain. You learn as you go and I think captaincy is by instinct. I’m looking forward to watching him during the tournament,” stated Ganguly.
Ganguly needs Pant to take pleasure in an awesome season for Capitals and likewise expressed shock on the sort of fast enhancements Pant has made for the reason that horrific car crash that put him on the sidelines.
“I’m stunned with the enhancements he has made. Hopefully, it is a good season for him as a result of he has gone by quite a bit emotionally. It’s by no means simple while you undergo that form of damage.
“It will be great to see him back not just for the Delhi Capitals, but for the Delhi Ranji team and for India as well because he is a special talent, a special player,” added Ganguly.
