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T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant — the breath of fresh air India needed at No. 3

June 17, 2024 admin

Rishabh Pant’s simplistic approach to batting makes him the X-factor in the super 8s and is the most successful among his teammates. File | Photo Credit: AP Even at nets, there is a marked difference between how Rishabh Pant goes about his business when compared to other batters in the Indian team. The slow, low…

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Twenty20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant eager to wear ‘India Blue’ jersey; hopes to make it count

May 30, 2024 admin

Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and teammates during a training session ahead of their ICC T20 World Cup opening match against Ireland on June 5, in New York. | Photo Credit: ANI It would be 527 days since his life-threatening accident when Rishabh Pant dons the India jersey on June 5 at the Nassau County ground for…

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Gambhir backs Rishabh Pant as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper at World Cup

May 15, 2024 admin

Lucknow Super Giants’ Marcus Stoinis gets stump out by Delhi Capitals’ captain Rishabh Pant in the IPL 2024 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on May 14, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI Rishabh Pant’s middle-order experience can help him edge out Sanju Samson and become India’s preferred wicketkeeper-batsman at the Twenty20 World Cup in…

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IPL-17: RCB vs DC: Delhi Capitals, in Pant’s absence, has its task cut out for it against a rejuvenated Royal Challengers Bengaluru

May 11, 2024 admin

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players are seen during an Indian Premier league 2024 match. Royal Challengers Bengaluru rose above their frailties to notch four wins on the trot to stay alive in the race to play-offs | Photo Credit: ANI Rishabh Pant’s absence will loom large when Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru spar in a…

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IPL-17: DC vs RR | Delhi Capitals host formidable Rajasthan Royals in a crucial encounter

May 6, 2024 admin

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant with his teammates during an IPL 2024 match. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Delhi Capitals’ (DC) stop-start IPL 2024 campaign enters its final lap as it takes on formidable Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on May 7. DC began the season on the wrong foot,…

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India’s T20 World Cup squad | Pant back in the mix after the horrific accident while Rahul misses the bus

April 30, 2024 admin

File picture of India captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya | Photo Credit: AP Yuzvendra Chahal and Shivam Dube were named in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team, announced by BCCI on Tuesday, will be led by Rohit Sharma. Hardik Pandya serves as the vice-captain. Leggie Chahal,…

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IPL-17, KKR vs DC | No ‘safe’ total as KKR and DC will look to out-bat each other

April 28, 2024 admin

IPL’s costliest buy Starc has been their biggest letdown and KKR would hope that the Aussie hits his stride soon after overcoming the thumb injury. File | Photo Credit: ANI With 250 totals becoming the norm and power-hitters pushing the limit, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals will hope to out-bat each other in the…

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IPL-17: DC vs MI | Delhi Capitals look to carry on momentum, Mumbai Indians keen on switching gears

April 26, 2024 admin

Rishabh Pant’s brilliant batting form and inspiring leadership resurrected Delhi Capitals will look to continue their upward match in the points table. They will face the inconsistent Mumbai Indians in New Delhi on April 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar They both hail from the same state. They are friends since their age-group…

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IPL-17: DC vs SRH | Sunrisers batters turn on the heat as Capitals wilt

April 20, 2024 admin

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head in action during the Indian Premier League match against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi on April 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Jake Fraser-McGurk, the young Australian sensation, played a blinder to give Delhi Capitals a slim chance to pull off a miraculous chase. But the right-handed power-hitter…

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Pant’s mobility will give him and Team India management encouragement: Pietersen

April 18, 2024 admin

Delhi Capitals batter Rishabh Pant plays a shot during the IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on April 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Former England captain Kevin Pietersen feels Rishabh Pant and the Indian team management should feel very encouraged by the comeback-man’s mobility in the IPL…

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