Watch: Rishabh Pant Frustrated After Failing To Set Stage On Fire In Much-Awaited Comeback

The player who orchestrated the downfall and busted open the gates of the Gabba fortress, a player who is known for his sheer striking skills in white-ball cricket - Rishabh Pant - returned to the field of cricket for the first time in 14 months. In the match against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant made his long-awaited debut. However, with the bat, Rishabh Pant could not leave a big impact and was out for just 18 off 13 balls. After the dismissal, Pant was frustrated. Visuals of his frustration went viral.

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A life-threatening accident in December 2022 forced Pant to serve time on the sidelines keeping him away from the game he "loves the most". Pant led Delhi Capitals for the first time since IPL 2022, against Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, in Mohali on Saturday.

Fans who have been waiting for Pant's return for more than a year will finally get to witness the spectacle that the 26-year-old has often produced in his career. After missing out on the on-field action for so long, for Pant, it would be like making his cricketing debut again.

He has been providing updates on his fitness to fans through social media since he began his rehabilitation. In the pre-match press conference, while addressing the media persons, Pant spoke at length about his feelings about making a comeback to professional cricket after 14 months.

"Jittery, nervous, excited- all of it, but at the same time, just happy, being able to come back to professional cricket. I'm just looking forward to playing my first game tomorrow," Pant expressed.

"Every time I take the field, it's a different feeling altogether. I just wanted to bat as much as I