Rishabh Pant is poised to make a comeback to the cricket field, and it is highly likely that he will participate in the upcoming season of IPL. The Delhi Capitals management has confirmed that the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, who has been out of action for nearly a year, will lead the franchise in the 2024 IPL season.
Management officials have stated that Pant, currently undergoing rehabilitation at the NCA in Bengaluru, is expected to regain fitness by the end of February. His active participation in IPL games will be contingent upon the clearance from the NCA managers.
Franchise officials have indicated that he will take on wicket keeping duties only if cleared by the BCCI; otherwise, he will focus on batting and fielding. This dispels suggestions that the 26-year-old player might be utilised solely as an Impact Player by the team. "If he is not keeping, he will definitely be on the field and will lead the side," a franchise official stated.