Injured Marsh set to miss Australia's white-ball series in Pakistan
Australia have suffered more injury problems ahead of the white-ball leg of their tour of Pakistan with all-rounder Mitchell Marsh set to be ruled out with a hip injury.
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IPL 2022, DC vs MI: All eyes on captain Rishabh Pant as Delhi Capitals' season begins
Rohit Sharma is the captaincy benchmark now. For long, Rohit’s aura and calm while leading Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles has been likened to Dhoni’s way. Walking out for his first game of this season’s IPL at Brabourne stadium on Sunday afternoon, he will have Rishabh Pant as his opposing captain from Delhi Capitals. Pant too has been forever tagged as Dhoni’s understudy. Things have changed drastically in Indian cricket in the last year. Rohit is the undisputed leader, tasked to stabilise and strengthen the future. Pant is touted as one for the future.
Ponting sees 'outstanding' Pant as potential India skipper
Australia great Ricky Ponting on Saturday said India's Rishabh Pant has the makings of a successful leader as the wicketkeeper-batter begins another IPL season as Delhi Capitals captain.
"Have No Doubt...": Ricky Ponting's High Praise For Delhi Capitals Skipper Rishabh Pant
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will get underway on Saturday evening but Delhi Capitals will play their first match on Sunday against five-time champions Mumbai Indians. Head coach Ricky Ponting has seen the growth and evolution of Rishabh Pant up close and the former Australian skipper believes that the Indian wicket-keeper can make big it as an international skipper as well. Under Rishabh Pant's leadership, Delhi Capitals had made it to the playoffs of last year's IPL.
IPL 2022: India Pacer Recalls Ricky Ponting's Prediction For Him
The Indian Premier League (IPL), over the years, has provided budding cricketers a platform to showcase their skills. Since the inception of the tournament, several young players have made their name in the IPL, which has helped them in earning a national call up. Last season, pacer Avesh Khan had an impressive season while playing for the Delhi Capitals (DC). He was also rewarded with an India call up, and made his debut during the three-match T20I series against the West Indies last month.
IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting sees Rishabh Pant as 'successful' future India captain
Ricky Ponting has no doubt that flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be a successful India captain if he is handed the responsibility in future. Pant took over the captaincy at IPL franchise Delhi Capitals last season in the absence of an injured Shreyas Iyer, with the Ponting-led team management showing faith in the player. "With some experience in a role like this in such a high-pressure tournament like the IPL, you know, I've got no doubt in years to come there is every chance that Risabh could be international captain. No doubt about it," Ponting said during a virtual media interaction on the eve of their IPL-15 opener against Mumbai Indians.
IPL 2022: Five Uncapped Batters To Look Out For
Indian Premier League's (IPL) motto has always been 'talent meets opportunity' and time and time again, it has been proven that the tournament is the best stage for everyone to show what they are truly made of. The IPL 2022 will begin on March 26 and fans will be eagerly waiting to see who takes the game by the scruff of the neck and grabs the opportunity to show their capability.
IPL 2022: Shane Watson Reveals Why He Couldn't Say No To Coaching Delhi Capitals
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season will begin on March 26 but Delhi Capitals will kickstart their campaign the next day against five-time champions Mumbai Indians. Delhi Capitals have two new faces in their coaching staff for the upcoming season. Former India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar and former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson will be assistant coaches this season and they would play second-fiddle to head coach Ricky Ponting.