Recent developments indicate that Rishabh Pant will make his Indian Premier League (IPL) comeback in 2024, capping a difficult time that followed a vehicle accident in December.
Due to the severity of the injury, the 26-year-old star wicketkeeper-batter faced conjecture about the end of his career before undergoing surgery in Mumbai in February 2023. But Pant has beaten the odds, and he is now nearing the end of his incredible recuperation.
Rishabh Pant comeback is anticipated to see him entirely as an Impact Player, designated for his batting abilities, as opposed to his typical function as a wicketkeeper-batter for the Delhi Capitals (DC). According to RevSportz, the choice demonstrates his rehabilitation’s careful attitude.
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Delhi Capitals are gearing up to welcome back Rishabh Pant for #IPL2024 but sources have confirmed that we are likely to see the dynamic southpaw more as an impact player in the tournament.@CricSubhayan @ThumsUpOfficial #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/1D0UIZUfFH
— RevSportz (@RevSportz) December 11, 2023
Abishek Porel will be relied upon by DC to keep wickets, while Phil Salt was previously released prior to the mini-auction. The club is also searching for other choices for wicketkeeping, which should not be too difficult considering their INR 28.95 crore remaining budget.
Even with the altered role, Rishabh Pant might still end up wearing the wicketkeeping gloves if his recuperation goes well in the latter stages.
IPL 2024 mini-auction will take place in Dubai on December 19
As excitement for the December 19 IPL 2024 mini-auction in Dubai grows, DC wants to use its large budget to make wise purchases. In addition to Pant’s return, the 2018 IPL season will be remembered for the first time in the league’s history since the mini-auction is being conducted overseas.
Cricket fans are looking forward to this occasion and seeing Pant again with great anticipation. It would be fascinating to watch how Pant adjusts to his new position in the upcoming IPL 2024 as an impact player.
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