Parthiv Patel names the X-factor of Delhi Capitals - Rishabh Pant

 


Former Indian wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel has named Rishabh Pant as his ex-factor from Delhi Capitals for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. When he was asked to name that one special player from the Delhi franchise, he named Pant solely based on his stunning batting form.

While speaking exclusively on Star Sports’ shows GAME PLAN, former Team India player said: “I think Rishabh Pant. Because if he wasn’t in his best of form last season, this year the way he has batted for India, I think he carries a lot of confidence with him and that’s what you want when you are playing a T20 game. ”

People often compare Pant to former India captain MS Dhoni, whose brilliance behind the stumps is well known. However, Parthiv believes this will only hamper the yougster’s career

“You don’t want any doubts in your mind and especially a player like Rishabh Pant. He was burdened with the comparison of MS Dhoni and he also tried to do that, but he himself is brilliant player. He doesn’t have to worry about being like MS Dhoni. He can be better than MS Dhoni or he can win matches on his own every given time. So, I think Rishabh Pant will be probably holding the key for Delhi Capitals.”

Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals team has already reached Mumbai and has been going through the mandatory period as well. Some of them have started practising too after finishing the quarantine. They will begin their journey in the IPL 2021 by playing against MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on April 10 as well.

However, Delhi got a massive blow as their captain Shreyas Iyer had dislocated his shoulder during the 1st ODI against England and has been ruled out of the entire IPL. In his absence, young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will lead the team and Delhi Capitals’ head coach Ricky Ponting backed him as well.

 

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