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JSW Sports and GMR are co-owners of the team. Pant included himself in the auction after differences with the team. Jindal said, “It is sad to see you go and I am very emotional about it. You will always be a part of Delhi Capitals and hopefully one day we will be together again.” He wrote, “Thank you Rishabh. Remember that we will always love you. Conquer the world. Best wishes from Delhi Capitals.”
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Rishabh Pant, the former captain of Delhi Capitals (DC), has been a key figure in the team’s journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, recent developments have indicated that Pant’s separation from the franchise was a significant turning point for both him and the team. The franchise owner of Delhi Capitals has recently shared his thoughts on Pant’s departure, stating that it was a decision made with careful consideration.
In a statement, the owner of Delhi Capitals emphasized that while Pant’s exit from the team was a difficult decision, it was necessary for the team’s future strategy and structure. The franchise owner remarked, “Remember that we always wish the best for Rishabh. He has been a vital part of our success, and his contributions have been immense. But as with any team, there are moments when changes are needed for the greater good. We part ways with respect and hope he continues to thrive in his career.”
rishab panth The decision to part ways with Pant comes at a time when he is recovering from a serious car accident, which has kept him away from cricket for some time. The franchise owner made it clear that they have great respect for Pant, but the team needs to evolve, and sometimes such decisions are unavoidable for the long-term goals of the franchise.
Pant’s departure from Delhi Capitals is seen as the end of an era, but his legacy with the team remains strong. The franchise owner concluded by wishing Pant a swift recovery and success in his future endeavors, recognizing the impact he had on the team both on and off the field.
Delhi bet on these players in the auction
Let us tell you, India’s wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the Indian Premier League, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore in the mega auction on Sunday. There was a fierce competition between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow for Pant. Lucknow made the last bid of Rs 27 crore and Delhi Capitals did not use the Right to Match card.
Delhi Capitals acquired a balanced mix of international and domestic players on the first day of the auction. Their list includes KL Rahul (14 crore), Mitchell Starc (11.75 crore), Jake Fraser-McGurk (9 crore- RTM), Harry Brook (6.25 crore), T Natarajan (10.75 crore), Karun Nair (50 lakh), Sameer Rizvi (95 lakh), Ashutosh Sharma (3.80 crore) and Mohit Sharma (2.20 crore).
On the second day of the auction, the Delhi-based franchise bought former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis (Rs 2 crore), India fast bowler Mukesh Kumar (Rs 8 crore – RTM) and Sri Lankan bowler Dushmantha Chameera (Rs 75 lakh) as well as domestic all-rounder Added Darshan Nalkande (Rs 30 lakh) and Vipraj Nigam (Rs 50 lakh).
They also bought South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Donovan Ferreira (Rs 75 lakh), India’s Ajay Mandal (Rs 30 lakh), Mawant Kumar (Rs 30 lakh), Tripura Vijay (Rs 30 lakh) and Acquired uncapped players like Madhav Tiwary (Rs 40 lakh).
