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On Rishabh Pant's Future, Delhi Capitals Captaincy, Ricky Ponting's Big Update

Rishabh Pant is confident of playing the entire IPL but the flamboyant cricketer could only be available as a batter and not behind the stumps, according to Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting. Pant was involved in a life-threatening car accident in December, 2022 that forced him to undergo ligament reconstruction surgeries. "Rishabh is very confident that he's going to be right to play. In what capacity we're not quite sure yet," was quoted as saying by 'ESPNCricinfo'.

Not Sanju Samson Or Jitesh Sharma, Ex-India Star Names Rohit Sharma's 'First Choice' Wicket-Keeper

Former India batter Suresh Raina believes that the first-choice wicketkeeper-batter for Rohit Sharma would be Rishabh Pant. The 26-year-old southpaw is not a part of India's ongoing three-match T20I series against Afghanistan but he is gearing up for a comeback to competitive cricket. Pant, who has started training after recovering from a car accident he met with in December 2022, is expected to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. With the Afghanistan series being India's last T20I assignment before the T20 World Cup, the performance of players in IPL is definitely going to have a say in the selection of the squad for the world event.

"You Cannot Sign Him Off": Ex-India Star Prefers Sanju Samson Over KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant

Former India star Suresh Raina backed Sanju Samson as his leading choice for the wicketkeeper-batter role and called the Kerala player the X-Factor. It is worth noting that Samson and Jitesh Sharma have been included as wicketkeeper-batters in India's squad for three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Ishan Kishan is not a part of the series as he has asked for rest. Meanwhile, the team management has given no clarity on the absence of KL Rahul, who has cemented his place as wicketkeeper-batter in ODI cricket.

'Criticised As Overhyped Cricketer': Ravichandran Ashwin's Blockbuster Take On IPL Star

Veteran India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was all praise for Riyan Parag amid the youngster's recent exploits in the domestic circuit. Parag has been stunning form for his state team Assam. He recently became the first batter to hit seven consecutive half-centuries in T20s recently at the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. The 22-year-old cracked 12 sixes and 11 fours to make 155 from 87 balls for the second fastest century in the Ranji Trophy history. The record for hitting the fastest century in Ranji Trophy is held by Rishabh Pant, who reached the landmark in 48 balls against Jharkhand in 2016.

''IPL Mein Fail Mat Ho...': Riyan Parag's Ranji Trophy Ton Celebration Draws Prickly Reactions

Riyan Parag has been in tremendous form of late for his state team Assam. He became the first batter to hit seven consecutive half-centuries in T20s recently at the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. Recently in the Ranji Trophy, Riyan Parag cracked 12 sixes and 11 fours to make 155 from 87 balls for the second fastest century in the Ranji Trophy history. The 22-year-old all-rounder achieved this feat during the match between Assam and Chhattisgarh. Parag scored his ton in just 56 balls and then went on to end his innings at 155 off 87 balls. The record of hitting the fastest century in Ranji Trophy is currently held by wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who reached the landmark in 48 balls against Jharkhand in 2016.

Rajasthan Royals Star Riyan Parag Hits 12 Sixes On Way To Second-Fastest Ranji Trophy Ton, Enters Record Books

The ongoing Ranji Trophy is making new headlines everyday. From Bihar's controversial two-team fiasco to Ajinkya Rahane's arrival in Patna for the match, the Indian domestic tournament is grabbing all the attention. On Monday, a new record was registered in the books of Ranji Trophy as Assam skipper Riyan Parag smashed a whopping total of 12 sixes and scored the second-highest century in the history of the tournament. The 22-year-old all-rounder achieved this feat during the match between Assam and Chhattisgarh.

Watch: MS Dhoni's Wit At A Party Leaves Guests ROFL

Former India skipper MS Dhoni is widely known for being the 'cool captain'. Under his captaincy, Team India has won three ICC trophies, including the 2011 ODI World Cup. Not only in international cricket but Dhoni has immensely contributed in Chennai Super Kings' success in IPL. The 42-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is also very popular for his charismatic personality and witty nature. The best example of his humor was recently seen during an engagement party.

"The Moment Rishabh Pant Is Fit...": Ex India Star Issues Bold KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer Statement

As India's tour of South Africa concludes, there remain plenty of questions that the selectors and the team management are left to answer. The performances of Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Prasidh Krishna left much to desire while a few others managed to deliver in fragments. As far as the No. 5 debate goes in the Test team, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels it's a position that will be decided between KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer once wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is fully fit and ready to return.

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On Rishabh Pant's Future, Delhi Capitals Captaincy, Ricky Ponting's Big Update

Not Sanju Samson Or Jitesh Sharma, Ex-India Star Names Rohit Sharma's 'First Choice' Wicket-Keeper

"You Cannot Sign Him Off": Ex-India Star Prefers Sanju Samson Over KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant

'Criticised As Overhyped Cricketer': Ravichandran Ashwin's Blockbuster Take On IPL Star

''IPL Mein Fail Mat Ho...': Riyan Parag's Ranji Trophy Ton Celebration Draws Prickly Reactions

Rajasthan Royals Star Riyan Parag Hits 12 Sixes On Way To Second-Fastest Ranji Trophy Ton, Enters Record Books

Watch: MS Dhoni's Wit At A Party Leaves Guests ROFL

"The Moment Rishabh Pant Is Fit...": Ex India Star Issues Bold KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer Statement