IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant named Delhi Capitals captain, to replace David Warner

Delhi Capitals on Tuesday confirmed Rishabh Pant as their captain for the Indian Premier League 2024. The wicket-keeper batter, who makes a return to competitive cricket, takes over the reins from Australia's David Warner. The Capitals confirmed the development in a press release.

"Rishabh Pant will captain Delhi Capitals in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. The wicketkeeper-batter is making a return to professional cricket after 14 months, and has been a part of the Delhi Capitals pre-season preparatory camp in Vizag," DC said in a



statement. 

DC chairman and team's co-owner Parth Jindal said that the team is delighted to welcome Pant as their captain for the new season. "We are delighted to welcome Rishabh back as our Captain. Grit and fearlessness have always dictated his brand of cricket, and not surprisingly, even his road to recovery. I can’t wait to see him walk our team out once again as we look forward to a new season with renewed passion, vigour and enthusiasm," he said.

The franchise also shared a video to welcome their skipper.