'One-Handed Six I Hit Was For Him': Delhi Capitals Star's Unique Gesture For Rishabh Pant

05.04.2023 - 13:29 sports.ndtv.com

Following his side's first home game at Arun Jaitley Stadium in four years, Delhi Capitals vice-captain Axar Patel said that he told the team's regular skipper Rishabh Pant, currently recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident last year, that the one-handed-six he hit was for him and it was great to meet the wicketkeeper-batter in the dressing room.

Axar also expressed hope that Pant recovers soon so that they can both hit one-handed shots together. Delhi Capitals fought their hearts out, but went down by six wickets against Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2023 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.

The Gujarat Titans restricted the Delhi side to 162/8 in their 20 overs before chasing down the total in 18.1 overs. Pant was also present at the venue and enjoyed the match.

When asked about his one-handed six, a shot that Pant has played numerous times, the all-rounder said as quoted by a press release from DC, "I did not plan the one-handed six.

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