Rishabh Pant, the newly appointed captain of the Delhi Capitals for the IPL 2021 season, has expressed his enthusiasm to defend his mentor Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side against the Chennai Super Kings. The batsman learned the tricks of the trade under the shadow of former captain Dhoni since his T20 debut in 2017. Since Dhoni’s retirement, Pant and KL Rahul have been India’s top choice wicketkeepers in all different formats.
Pant spoke in detail about his desire to exclude his guru using the teachings given by Dhoni. A press release issued by his franchise to the DC captain said, “My first match as captain will be against Mahi (MS Dhoni) brother. It will be a good experience for me as I have learned a lot from him.” I have my own experience as a player… I talk about my experience and learning from MS Dhoni and try to do something different against CSK. ”
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The skilled young player has gained prominence and accolades over the past few months with his firework batting and considerable improvement, a roller-coaster ride in international cricket.
He often draws comparisons with Dhoni, but ensures that he is aiming for a spot of his own, even as he turns to the senior player for advice and advice. Pant, who has scored 2,079 runs in 68 IPL matches, said that he is working hard so that DC gets the IPL title.
“I look forward to making the most of this opportunity. We have not won a title yet and I will try my level best to get a title this year. We have been good as a team for the last two-three years. Playing. Our preparation is going well … Everyone seems to be in a great frame of mind. Everyone is giving their 100 percent and is happy in the team atmosphere, and that’s what you want as a captain. ” ‘
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He talked about the positive impact of head coach Ricky Ponting and the plethora of experience he brings to the table as a former player and manager, which would prove to be mighty beneficial for him in his bid for an IPL title.
Pant said, “He (Ricky Ponting) has been very amazing for us in the last two-three years … He brings energy to the team and as a player when you look at your coach and you are thinking that This is a man from whom you can learn a lot, then there is nothing better… Hopefully we will cross the line this year with the help of Ricky and the whole team. ”
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