Before the start of IPL 2024, there is a big good news for Indian cricket fans. BCCI has declared Indian team's star wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant fit. After 14 months of rehabilitation, he is ready to return to the field. He plays for Delhi team in IPL and is also the captain of the team. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan has given a big statement regarding Pant.
What did Shikhar Dhawan say?
Shikhar Dhawan has revealed that Rishabh Pant once needed help to go to the toilet after being injured in a road accident in December 2022, but due to his positive attitude, he managed to make a comeback. Dhawan had said in an interview that he was in so much pain that he could not do anything for a few months. He also needed help to go to the toilet. Since those bad days till now he has shown a lot of patience, positivity and tolerance and that is a big thing.
Dhawan further said that this has definitely given him strength and I am confident that he will make the country proud in the future. I am very happy and excited with Rishabh's return. By the grace of God he could recover from such a big accident. Pant has been declared fit for the upcoming Indian Premier League, in which he will captain Delhi Capitals. Last year, he could not play in this IPL due to injury.
Rishabh Pant will be the captain
Rishabh Pant is commanding Delhi Capitals from the year 2021. But in the year 2022, while going from Delhi to Roorkee, Rishabh Pant's car met with an accident. After this incident, Rishabh Pant did not become a part of IPL 2023. David Warner has taken command of the team in his place. The team management has already made it clear that if Rishabh Pant returns, he will also captain the team. In such a situation, Delhi Capitals can announce the name of the captain soon.