"Just A Matter Of Time": Ex-India Star's Verdict On Rishabh Pant's Form After Return

25.03.2024 - 07:07 sports.ndtv.com

Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu is confident about Rishabh Pant regaining his mojo, having his return after a 15-month-long absence following his brutal car accident.

Pant returned to action on Saturday during Delhi Capitals (DC)'s opening match of IPL 2024 against Punjab Kings (PBKS). The 26-year-old received a standing ovation from the crowd at the newly-inaugrated Mullanpur Stadium in Mohali.

While Pant scored just 18 runs off 13 deliveries, Sidhu is hopeful that it is just a matter of time until he is back to his very best. "He is leading Delhi Capitals and running between the wickets and playing good cricket.

Just a matter of time before he will regain his form. But, importantly, Indian cricket has got its fine gem back, and we should be thankful to God on his return to the field," Sidhu said on Star Sports.

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