Delhi Capitals will play their first house recreation of the season in opposition to Gujarat Titans on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. DC began their marketing campaign with a 50-run loss in opposition to LSG, whereas GT is coming into the match after a five-wicket win in opposition to four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In their loss, DC felt the absence of Pant, who’s at present recovering from his accidents.
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“There’s good news for our spectators tomorrow. Despite his injury, Rishabh Pant is coming to support his team. He is a star of Delhi (Capitals). I hope spectators will give him a clap that he is coming among his cricketers despite such injury,” stated Rajan Manchanda, Joint Secretary, DDCA to ANI.
Earlier on March 30, DDCA director Shyam Sharma stated that the affiliation is able to host star Pant on the Arun Jaitley Stadium for his crew’s house matches and can create a particular ramp for him.
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“We are ready to host Rishabh Pant at the ground if he feels okay and Delhi Capitals allows it. We will take care of everything for him, be it picking him up from home or dropping him back. We will also create a special ramp till the dugout for his access,” Sharma had instructed ANI.
Ricky Ponting has additionally expressed his need to have Rishabh Pant on the dugout for all house video games.
“I have spoken to Rishabh a bit. We are hoping to get him involved this season. I would love to have him at all our home games. Having him in our dugout or our change room will be very special. However, David Warner will do a great job. He has been a successful franchise cricket captain in the past. He’s excited to lead the team as well,” Delhi Capitals quoted Ponting as saying.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com