Rishabh Pant, the former Delhi Capitals skipper, will not be participating in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season due to injuries sustained in a car crash last December. In light of this, Ricky Ponting, the head coach of the Delhi Capitals, has expressed his desire to have Pant present in every match by having his number on the team’s shirts or caps. However, if this is not possible, Ponting hopes to find other ways to make Pant feel like part of the team.
Regarding Pant’s absence, Ponting stated that Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan may be the first choice wicketkeeper now, but the team will decide after a couple of practice games scheduled for March 25 and 28. Ponting also revealed that Prithvi Shaw will be opening the innings alongside David Warner, while Mitchell Marsh will be batting at No.3. Delhi Capitals will play their first game against Lucknow Super Giants on April 1 at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
