IPL 2023: Players Who Can Replace Rishabh Pant As Delhi Capitals' Captain, If He Misses Out

Team India's star cricketer Rishabh Pant is admitted in hospital after surviving a life-threatening car crash on Friday morning. Pic Courtesy: Getty Images

Team India's star cricketer Rishabh Pant is admitted in hospital after surviving a life-threatening car crash on Friday morning. Pic Courtesy: Getty Images

Several media reports suggest that Pant might not return to playing field for at least six months. Pic: Getty Images

If this happens, Pant, who plays for Delhi Capitals, won't be able to participate in the upcoming IPL 2023. In Pant's absence, the franchise will be left with no choice but to look for a new captain. Here's a look at players who can lead Delhi Capitals in Pant's absence. Pic: Getty Images

Australia's senior opener David Warner has the experience of leading a franchise in IPL before and is the top contender to replace Pant. Notably, Cricket Australia have banned Warner from becoming a captain, but that ban doesn't apply to IPL. Pic: Getty Images

U-19 World Cup winning skipper Prithvi Shaw, the in-form young opener, has captained Mumbai in domestic cricket and under his leadership, they won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2020-21. Chances of 23-year-old Shaw becoming a captain are very lean but not impossible. Pic: Getty Images

Aussie all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has never captained a team in the Indian Premier League, but he led U-19 team of Australia to a title win in 2010. Pic: Getty Images

Senior batter Manish Pandey has an extensive experience as captain in domestic cricket. He led Karnataka in domestic cricket and has won multiple titles. Pandey is the only player in Delhi Capitals who has the experience of playing in all IPL seasons, till date. It won't be surprising if DC announces him as Pant's replacement for IPL 2023. Pic: Getty Images