India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is expected to make a return to action and lead the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, as reported by franchise officials. Currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, Pant is anticipated to regain fitness by the end of February. The final clearance for his active participation in IPL games will be contingent upon approval from the NCA managers. Team officials mentioned that Pant would focus on batting and fielding initially, only taking on wicket-keeping responsibilities if authorized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Earlier reports suggesting the franchise might use Pant as an Impact Player have been refuted. Pant's return was confirmed by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who is the Delhi Capitals' team director.
Key Points
1. Rishabh Pant is set to lead the Delhi Capitals in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) after undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
2. The Delhi Capitals management expects Pant to regain fitness by the end of February, and his active participation in IPL games hinges on clearance from NCA managers.
3. A franchise official mentioned that if Pant isn't keeping wickets, he will still lead the side, focusing on batting and fielding, with the possibility of taking on wicket-keeping duties if authorized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
4. Sourav Ganguly, DC's team director, has confirmed Pant's return, stating that he is in good condition and will participate in the upcoming IPL season.
5. The Delhi Capitals, who struggled in IPL 2023 due to Pant's absence, are relying on his leadership to turn their fortunes around in the upcoming season after finishing ninth in the points table.
(With Agency Inputs)
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