The second phase of Ranji Trophy is going to start from 23 January. Now many players of Team India are going to be seen playing in this tournament. These players were recently part of Team India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. One of them is wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant. Pant has been included in the Delhi team, which will be led by Ayush Badoni. However, Pant also got the offer of captaincy of Delhi but he refused, the main reason for which has come to light.
Why did Pant refuse captaincy?
Rishabh Pant has not got a chance in Team India for the five-match T20 series with England. After which now Pant is going to play in Ranji Trophy. Pant last played Ranji match in 2018. Pant was also offered captaincy by DDCA.
According to media reports, Pant has refused to captain Delhi because he does not know much about the players of this team. Pant has very little knowledge about the abilities of the team players and the team's ecosystem. However, Pant will help team captain Ayush Badoni in every possible way. Delhi will face Saurashtra in the second phase of Ranji Trophy on January 23.
Pant will play for LSG in IPL
Rishabh Pant was seen playing for Delhi Capitals till IPL 2024, during which he also captained Delhi. However, before the mega auction, Delhi Capitals decided to release Pant. After which Pant was a part of the mega auction this time. During the mega auction, Pant received the most expensive bid in IPL history. This player was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore, after which Rishabh Pant has now become the most expensive player in IPL history.
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