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Follow UsIn the absence of Rishabh Pant, David Warner to lead Delhi Capitals in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League with Axar Patel being named as his deputy. The move was quite clear given Warner has the maximum experience in the Delhi camp and previously led Sunrisers Hyderabad to an IPL title in 2016. Warner had also led Delhi Capitals in a couple of games last year when Rishabh Pant was out injured.
Rishabh Pant suffered a horrific car crash in December 2022 and as he is recovering from the accident, it is deemed that he would be out of professional sport for the entirity of 2023.
“Rishabh has been a terrific leader for Delhi Capitals, and we’re all going to miss having him around. I would like to thank the management for the faith and trust they’ve always shown in me. This franchise has always been home for me, and I couldn’t be more excited to lead such a supremely talented bunch of players. I can’t wait to meet them all, and get cracking,” Warner said in a statement released by the Capitals management.
Delhi Capitals have also announced the appointment of Sourav Ganguly as Director of Cricket. Ganguly had previously been in the same role before taking over duties as the BCCI President in 2019. Him leaving the BCCI role cleared his path to associate with the Capitals group again.
“I’m excited to be back with the Delhi Capitals. My association with the women’s team, and the Pretoria Capitals over the last few months has been fantastic, and I’m looking forward to the upcoming season of the IPL. Delhi Capitals had done well as a team during my last stint with them. I’ve already been involved with the players this time around, and I’m keen to see them as a group. Hopefully, we will all have a great time over the next couple of months.”
The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League kicks off on 31st March 2023. The Delhi Capitals will take on Lucknow Super Giants in their season opener in an away game on 1st April 2023.
