Delhi Capitals appointed Rishabh Pant as New Captain for IPL 2021.
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| Rishabh Pant |
Rishabh Pant promoted as a Captain for Delhi Capitals on 30 March 2021.For the past two years, Shreyas Iyer led the Delhi Capitals to the next level in the last IPL season, i.e., IPL 2020.
In IPL 2020, Delhi Dare Devils were runner ups in the tournament.
Shreyas Iyer will be missed for this IPL 2021 due to Shoulder Injury; there was the bone dislocation while fielding in ODI match IND vs ENG series. So, Shreyas Iyer was ruled out from IPL 2021.
Rishabh Pant gave mesmerizing performances in ODI, T20 and Test recent matches both as Wicket Keeper and Batsman.
Delhi Capitals Management took a collective decision to make Rishabh Pant a Captain.
Delhi Capitals Coach Ricky Pointing said on Quote on Quote.
"He is carrying on the good form was in the past 3-4 months. Most of all, he is playing smart and Intelligent cricket. He is trying to slog every ball."
All eyes and expectation from Fans and team and DC team on Rishabh Pant. How he is going to lead as Captain.
Being new as Captain, How far he will put his efforts, come with accurate plans in the upcoming IPL season 2021.
Rishabh Pant words on becoming a Captain for Delhi Captain for IPL 2021 season -
"Delhi is where I grew up and where my IPL Journey began six years ago. To lead this team one day is a dream I've always harboured. And today, as that dream come true. I feel Humbled. I am truly
Grateful, Especially to our team owners who considered me capable enough for this role with an amazing coaching staff and a plethora of accomplished seniors around me, I can't wait to give my absolute best for Delhi Capitals."
Shreyas Iyer Words on how Rishabh Pant deserve a captain role for Delhi Capitals in his absence
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| Shreyas Iyer After Surgery |
"When I sustained the shoulder injury, and DC needed a leader for his edition of the IPL, I did not doubt that Rishabh Pant
would be the best man for the job. He has all my good wished to make amazing things with our incredible team
For sure, I'm going to miss the team. Tremendously, and will be cheering for them throughout."
Rishabh Pant is focused on his fitness and training sessions."
Source: Instagram@delhi capitals
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