IPL 2024 mini auctions are simply across the nook are the followers are eagerly ready for the graduation of the 17th version of the event. Not simply from breathtaking cricket however IPL additionally grabs loads of consideration because the followers get to witness former India skipper MS Dhoni in motion. The 42-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, who has efficiently led Chennai Tremendous Kings to 5 IPL titles, confirmed his participation within the upcoming season. Nonetheless, it is not going to be flawed to say that this season is usually a farewell for Dhoni.
Because the Chennai-based franchise will now be searching for an acceptable substitute of Dhoni, former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has acknowledged that Delhi Capitals star Rishabh Pant is the correct candidate.
Pant is but to make a comeback after his horrific street accident in December, final yr. Nonetheless, he has proven large enchancment in his follow and it’s extremely doubtless that he will likely be that includes in IPL 2024.
“Do not be stunned in the event that they get Rishabh Pant by IPL 2025. MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant are very shut. Clearly, Rishabh adores MS, and MS additionally likes him very a lot. They spend loads of time collectively. Their connection and Rishabh’s considering are very comparable, contemplating he’s very attacking and constructive. He is at all times speaking about profitable and what not,” mentioned Dasgupta in a video posted on X (previously Twitter).
Will Rishabh Pant transfer to CSK? Here is what I really feel. #deeppoint #cricket #indiancricketer #ipl #trending #viral #csk #dc pic.twitter.com/tgZQ9D3KRp
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) December 2, 2023
Delhi Capitals stared their coaching for IPL 2024 however Pant was not practising with the workforce, knowledgeable Ganguly again then.
“He is (Pant) good now. He’ll play within the IPL subsequent season,” Ganguly instructed reporters in Kolkata on November 10.
“Rishabh will not be practising right here (Kolkata) although. There’s nonetheless time for him to get right down to follow. By January (2024), he’ll get even higher,” Ganguly mentioned.
“We have been speaking concerning the workforce. He’s the captain, so he put in his views concerning the upcoming public sale. That is the rationale he has come right here (Kolkata), to finalise sure features associated to the workforce,” he added.
Speaking about CSK, the defending champions have launched England all-rounder Ben Stokes and will likely be going into the mini auctions with a handbag of Rs 32.2 crore.
(With PTI Inputs)
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