Rishab Pant will lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021

Rishab Pant has been appointed the new captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming series of Indian Premier League. This 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, who was also the captain of Delhi state team in the past will make his captaincy debut in IPL 2021in place of regular captain Shreyas Iyer, who has injured his shoulder during the recently concluded ODI series against England so for this season in IPL 2021 Rishab pant will lead Delhi Capitals.

Rishab pant said “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,” Pant has said today after been appointed as captain of Delhi capitals . “And today, as that dream comes 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.”

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After Shoulder injury, Shreyas Iyer said, “When I sustained the shoulder injury, and Delhi Capitals needed a leader for this edition of the IPL, I had no doubt that Rishabh would be the best man for the job. He has all my good wishes to make amazing things happen with our absolutely incredible team. I’m going to miss the team tremendously, and will be cheering for them throughout.”

The previous two season for delhi has gone in their favour. This time it’s a big opportunity for Rishabh pant to take Delhi capitals for their First IPL Trophy.

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky pointing said – The previous two seasons under Shreyas’ leadership have been great for Delhi lets see the new captain how lead Delhi to their First IPL trophy

DELHI CAPITALS (DC) FULL SQUAD AND PLAYERS LIST

Rishabh pant (wk) (c) , Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, , Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Chris Woakes, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Amit Mishra, Lalit Yadav, Pravin Dubey, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Avesh Khan, Steve Smith, Umesh Yadav, Ripal Patel, Vishnu Vinod, Lukman Meriwala, M Siddarth, Tom Curran, Sam Billings