The much-anticipated comeback of Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant to cricket is probably in store for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL).
Pant’s injuries from a bad crash kept him off the field for another IPL season. The accident in December hurt his right knee bad enough for surgery. Doctors said he wouldn’t be ready to play when the tournament started again.
The Delhi Capitals (DC) signed the southpaw before of the IPL 2024 mini-auction. Pant is projected to recover to full health by February of next year, making him ready for the next edition, according to Cricbuzz.
Several supporters flocked to social media to express their delight at the news of Pant returning as DC’s captain for IPL 2024. One supporter wrote:
“Fabulous News! Millions of his fans prayers have been answered. God Bless Him.”
Here are some of the top reactions:
In Rishabh Pant’s absence, David Warner captained the Delhi-based team in IPL 2023. The club had a terrible season, placing ninth in the standings.
Rishabh Pant could be used as an impact player if he is not cleared by BCCI for wicket-keeping: Reports
Rishabh Pant’s wicket keeping in IPL 2024 depends on approval from cricket officials. His role may vary based on what the leaders say. Short sentences mixed with longer ones tell the story clearly.
If he is not certified for wicket-keeping, the 26-year-old might be utilized as an impact player. A Delhi Capitals official told Cricbuzz the following on Pant’s return:
“If he (Pant) is not keeping, he will definitely be on the field and will lead the side.”
Pant will need to do well in the IPL in 2024. If he can get back into form, the daring batter may be included in the plans for the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Pant will be eager to return to action after missing many big series, including the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the ODI World Cup in 2023.
