Rishabh Pant can not wait to begin his captaincy stint with Delhi Capitals in opposition to mentor Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings, hoping to make use of “learnings” from the enduring former skipper to upstage him within the IPL conflict on Saturday.
Delhi will tackle Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings right here on Saturday. The 23-year-old extremely rated wicketkeeper-batsman can not wait to begin his stint as a pacesetter in that match.
“My first match as captain will likely be in opposition to Mahi (MS Dhoni) bhai. It will likely be an excellent expertise for me as I’ve realized lots from him. I’ve my very own expertise as a participant as nicely.
“I’ll apply my own experience and the learnings from MS Dhoni, and try to do something different against CSK,” Pant was quoted as saying in a press launch issued by Delhi Capitals.
The effervescent teen has endured a roller-coaster trip in worldwide cricket, gaining in prominence and respect up to now few months along with his gutsy batting and drastically improved maintaining.
He typically attracts comparisons with Dhoni however has maintained that he’s aiming for an area of his personal though he does flip to the senior participant for recommendation and mentorship.
Pant, who has scored 2,079 runs in 68 IPL matches, mentioned he can be working onerous to provide DC its maiden IPL title.
“…I am looking forward to making most of this opportunity. We haven’t won a title yet and I will try my level best to get a title this year. We’ve been playing nicely as a team from last two-three years and our preparations are going on well,” he mentioned.
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“Everyone looks in great frame of mind. Everyone is giving their 100 percent and is happy in the team environment, and that’s what you want as a Captain,” he added.
When requested in regards to the affect of head coach Ricky Ponting on the crew, Pant mentioned, “He (Ricky) has been so superb for us within the final two-three years.
“He brings power to the crew and as a participant if you see your coach and also you’re pondering that is the person from whom you’ll be able to study lots, then nothing is healthier than that.
“Hopefully, we will cross the line this year, with the help of Ricky and the whole team.”
