Will Rishabh Pant Play IPL 2024? Delhi Capitals Official Shares BIG Update

Over the past year, Rishabh Pant has been undergoing rehabilitation at Bengaluru's National Cricket Academy (NCA), dedicating himself to a rigorous comeback journey.

Rishabh Pant's impressive statistics for Delhi Capitals in IPL only add to the anticipation of his much-awaited return. ( Image Source :PTI )

In what comes as fantastic news for Delhi Capitals enthusiasts, star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant's comeback in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is on the horizon. As per Delhi franchise co-owner PKSV Sagar, Rishabh Pant is undergoing a speedy recovery, raising hopes for his active participation in the upcoming IPL 2024.

"Yes, we are hoping for the best. We can expect that he will play this season. He is the biggest playerâ€æ if he plays, then it will be good for us. Our coaches and physio are doing work on him and the best part is this he is recovering very well. We hope by March he will be fit and play for us," Sagar told ANI.

Rishabh Pant's impressive statistics for Delhi Capitals in IPL tournament only add to the anticipation of his return. Having amassed a total of 2838 runs in 98 IPL matches, Pant boasts an outstanding strike rate of 147.97. His remarkable batting record includes one century and 15 half-centuries.

Following a hiatus since a car accident in December 2022, Rishabh Pant has been working towards his return to the cricket field. He faced multiple injuries, leading to three successful surgeries during his recovery period.

Over the past year, Rishabh Pant has been undergoing rehabilitation at Bengaluru's National Cricket Academy (NCA), dedicating himself to a rigorous comeback journey.

Fans are being kept in the loop with regular updates, as the Delhi Capitals (DC) star shares glimpses of his progress through released photos and videos. Recently, Pant was spotted honing his cricketing skills in the nets in Bengaluru, marking a significant step forward in his determined comeback efforts.

Ahead of IPL 2024 Auction in December, Sourav Ganguly, the former India captain and current director of cricket for Delhi Capitals, had voiced his confidence in Pant's comeback. Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting also shared his hopeful outlook regarding Pant's return, further fueling the excitement among fans.