Reports: Rishabh Pant’s jersey number to be embossed on Delhi Capitals jersey or cap

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will not be seen in the new Delhi Capitals (DC) jersey in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The DC skipper has been deemed unfit for the IPL as he is continuing his recovery from the horrific car accident that took place in December 2022. The youngster suffered serious injuries after the accident that occurred while he was en route to his home to meet his mother.

As per a recent report by the Indian Express, DC head coach Ricky Ponting said that Pant’s jersey number, 17 could be on the new Delhi Capitals jersey or on the Delhi Capitals cap which each player will wear during the upcoming IPL.

David Warner to lead DC in Rishabh Pant's absence

Meanwhile, veteran Australia opener David Warner will lead the Delhi Capitals in the forthcoming IPL in the absence of Rishabh Pant while India all-rounder Axar Patel will be the vice-captain of the team.

Capitals will be looking to clinch their maiden title in the upcoming T20 extravaganza with Warner who was a part of the leadership group in the 2022 edition. Last year, DC failed to make it to the playoffs, finishing fifth on the points table with 14 points. DC will play their first match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium on April 1.

Road to recovery

His car collided with the road divider and caught fire on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. The accident happened between Manglaur and Narsan in the Haridwar district as he was driving from Delhi to his hometown Roorkee. 

However, the cricketer is currently under rehabilitation at home and is making a slow recovery. Earlier in March, the 25-year-old had shared his health update on social media. He recently shared a video on his official Instagram, in which he was seen walking in a swimming pool using a stick as a part of his recovery process.

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