Rishabh Pant was away from cricket for a long time due to being injured in a car accident.
Indian player Rishabh Pant was badly injured in a car accident on 30 December 2022. Pant had to undergo multiple surgeries, after which he started his rehabilitation process at the NCA a few months later. Rishabh Pant keeps sharing pictures and videos related to his rehab on social media.
Due to injury, Rishabh Pant had to miss out from many big tournaments of international cricket including IPL. There was suspense about Rishabh Pant playing in IPL 2024, initially there were reports that Rishabh Pant can play as an impact player.
Putting an end to all speculations, BCCI has declared Rishabh Pant fit to participate in IPL 2024. Rishabh Pant will return to the playing 11 of Delhi Capitals and will also take charge of the team. Rishabh Pant has started preparations for IPL 2024, the special picture of which has been shared by Delhi Capitals on social media.
Delhi Capitals shared a special post
Sharing a picture of Rishabh Pant in Delhi Capitals jersey, the franchise wrote on social media, ‘662 days later… first day in DC colors🥹’ Rishabh Pant has returned in the colors of Delhi Capitals after 662 days. Fans are elated to see Rishabh Pant back in Delhi colours, and are seen continuously showering love on the post.
662 Days Later…Day 1 in DC colors 🥹#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2024 #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/gIOz6ZNXkD
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 13, 2024
Rishabh Pant was also seen on the table of Delhi Capitals during the IPL 2024 auction. Last season, Rishabh Pant cheered Delhi Capitals sitting in the stands. Now fans are desperate to see their favorite Spider-Man hitting fours and sixes in the field in IPL 2024. Delhi Capitals will play its first match in IPL 2024 against Punjab Kings on March 23 in Mohali.