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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.
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.
Here are the five players to watch in the two-month extravaganza.VIRAT KOHLIThe recently dethroned India captain will be desperate to end his recent dry run with the bat, having not scored an international century since November 2019, and finally win an IPL title.
Rishabh Pant has put in a lot of work behind the scenes as far as both his batting and wicket-keeping skills are concerned. Since his international debut in 2017, Pant has gone through various phases - some good, some not so much. What has been heartening to see though is that he has stayed true to his natural attacking style of play with the bat. He has also of course received tremendous support from everyone he has been involved with - both at the India and the IPL levels. Most people realised pretty early on that Pant is a s[special talent and they decided to back him to the hilt. With time, Pant has managed to cement his place in the national team, across formats as a playing XI regular. Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson, who at one time was recognised as one of the best all-rounders in international cricket will now get to see Pant up close and personal at the Delhi Capitals IPL camp. Having joined the Delhi Capitals as their new assistant coach, under compatriot and former teammate Ricky Ponting (Head Coach), Watson is excited to work with Pant, who also happens to be the DC captain.
Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson is donning the hat of a coach for the first time as he will be the assistant coach of Delhi Capitals in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Watson has ample knowledge on MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant, having played under Dhoni for the Chennai Super Kings and also observing Pant from close quarters. So, it is no surprise that Watson was eventually asked to compare the two wicketkeeper-batters. Apart from comparing, Watson also highlighted one similar trait in Dhoni and Pant.
The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is upon us and the fans are waiting eagerly to see their favourite stars play for their respective teams. The cash-rich league will begin on March 26 with the tournament opener being played between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. Rishabh Pant-led Delhi will begin their campaign on March 27 against the Mumbai Indians and the franchise would look to win their first IPL title this season. The franchise has some new names in their ranks and the management would look to get out the best from them.
Rishabh Pant has achieved so far in his career has been outstanding and the young wicketkeeper-batter will only get better working with two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting, according to former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson. Pant is the skipper of the Delhi Capitals team which is coached by Ponting. "The skill that Rishabh Pant has, take away his leadership, at 24-years-old to do what he's been able to do in the infancy of his cricketing career...the things he has been able to achieve has been incredible," Watson said during Delhi Capitals' virtual press conference to announce collaboration with Royal Stag for the upcoming IPL season.
Delhi Capitals will be taking the field this season with some new names in their squad in the upcoming IPL 2022 season. Captain Rishabh Pant, recently attended his first training session with the side in Mumbai. The IPL 2022 season will kick off on March 26 with Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders squaring off in the tournament opener. Delhi Capitals will play their first match of the season on March 27 against the Mumbai Indians.