New Delhi: Delhi Capitals have appointed Rishabh Pant as their captain for IPL 2021. 23-year-old Pant is the fifth youngest captain in the IPL. At his young age, only Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Suresh Raina have become captains. Pant has replaced Shreyas Iyer. Iyer has been ruled out for the entire season of IPL 2021. He suffered an injury during the ODI series against England. His shoulder bone was slipped.
Iyer has been ruled out of the IPL after injuring his left shoulder during the recently-concluded India-England ODI series.
”Under Shreyas’ captaincy, our team reached newer heights, and he is going to be missed immensely. In his absence, the franchise has collectively picked Rishabh to lead the team this year,” DC Chairman and co-owner Kiran Kumar Gandhi said in a release.
”While it has come under unfortunate circumstances, it is a tremendous opportunity for him to grow further. I wish him all the best in his new role.” This will be 23-year-old Pant’s debut as IPL captain. The wicketkeeper-batsman has captained Delhi’s state team in the past.
”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,” Pant said.
”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.” Pant was one of the architects of India’s historic 2-1 Test series win in Australia in January. He then played a big role in India’s 3-1 Test series win against England, scoring 270 runs from six innings with the help of a century.
