Former captain of Team India made a big statement about Rishabh Pant, said- There will also be contenders for the captaincy of Team India
Before IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals took a big decision and appointed wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant as the captain of the team. Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer suffered an injury during fielding in the first match of the three-match ODI series between India and England. Shreyas Iyer’s shoulder was slipped. Due to this, he was out for the entire season, after which Rishabh Pant has been replaced as the captain of Team India.
Players like Steve Smith, Ajinkya Rahane, R Ashwin are present in Delhi Capitals, yet Delhi Capitals surprised everyone by making Rishabh Pant the captain. However, former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has no surprise about Rishabh Pant being captained by the Delhi Capitals and the former captain of Team India feels that the selectors of Team India will race to become the captain of the Indian team in the coming days. I will also be at the forefront.
Mohammad Azharuddin tweeted praising Rishabh Pant, “The last few weeks have been great for Rishabh Pant and he has established himself in all three formats. If Pant is seen as the captain of Team India in the future, then it is not surprising Should be. Pant’s aggressive game will benefit Team India a lot in the coming times. ”
Explain, after Rishabh Pant became the captain, Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting has also agreed that after becoming the captain, this wicket-keeper will improve in the batsman’s game. Ricky Ponting, reacting to Rishabh Pant becoming captain, tweeted, “I am looking forward to seeing how Rishabh Pant takes advantage of it. He deserves it due to his recent performance and he is full of confidence. I am full I believe the captaincy will make him a better player. ”
Let me tell you, Rishabh Pant’s first test will be against Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings. Delhi Capitals will play their first match of the season against Chennai Super Kings on 10 April. Rishabh Pant has scored 2079 runs in 68 matches of IPL. During this time, he has scored a century and 13 half-centuries. Rishabh Pant has hit 103 sixes and 183 fours in the IPL. At the same time, he has taken 46 catches behind the wicket and has also done 11 stumps.