IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals name Rishabh Pant as their captain for the season
With Shreyas Iyer being ruled out of the Indian Premier League due to a shoulder injury, Delhi Capitals have announced Rishabh Pant as their captain for the upcoming season. The franchise confirmed the development via their official team handle.
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Rishabh Pant will be our Captain for #IPL2021 ✨@ShreyasIyer15 has been ruled out of the upcoming season following his injury in the #INDvENG series and @RishabhPant17 will lead the team in his absence ?#YehHaiNayiDilli
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 30, 2021
This will be Rishabh Pant’s debut as IPL captain. The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has captained Delhi’s state team in the past.
On his new role, Rishabh 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. 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.”
Under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, Delhi reached their first-ever IPL final which they lost to Mumbai Indians. Pant has played in 68 IPL matches and has scored more than 2,000 runs.
