Rishabh Pant will now be seen playing for Lucknow Super Giants instead of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.
Delhi Capitals (DC) co-owner Parth Jindal has recently said about star wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant that he wants to become the captain of the Indian cricket team. After the mega auction of IPL 2025, Jindal has given a big statement regarding Pant’s ambition in life.
It is noteworthy that in the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, former Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been added to the team by Lucknow Super Giants by making a record bid of Rs 27 crore. So there is also a possibility that Pant can be seen captaining LSG in the 18th season.
Parth Jindal gave a big statement
Let us tell you that after the mega auction for the 18th season of IPL, while talking with ESPN Cricinfo, Parth Jindal said – We were very clear that we know his (Pant’s) ambitions, we know where he wants to go. Wants. He has made it clear that his dream and desire is to captain India, and that starts with captaining an IPL team.
Jindal further said about Akshar Patel and the captaincy of Delhi Capitals in the upcoming season – Akshar has been with the franchise for a long time. He has been a tremendous player for the franchise. He is probably the best all-rounder in T-20 today. He has been phenomenal for us and has done a great job as the vice-captain of the franchise.
Whenever Rishabh was not available, whenever Rishabh was injured, Axar stepped up and played a big role. He’s a happy guy, he keeps the dressing room very light. He’s a simple character and he’s someone who, I think, can do very good work.
So we will have to take a decision, but I have not talked to Akshar about this. But he is definitely someone who keeps the dressing room together, which is a good trait for a leader.