IPL 2022: Rating captains of all teams based on performance so far
Hardik Pandya has been one of the standout skippers in IPL 2022.
7. Rishabh Pant, Delhi Capitals: 5.5/10
Rishabh Pant was appointed the skipper of Delhi Capitals last season after Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the first half of the season due to an injury. The Indian wicket-keeper batter impressed in his first year as captain and has continued with his leadership duties in 2022. Delhi Capitals have gotten off to a mixed start this season, winning five of their nine games so far.
Although, Rishabh Pant has done a pretty decent job leading his side. One particular instance against Rajasthan Royals has brought down his rating to 5.5. The youngster lost his composure when the umpire refused to give in to what looked like a no-ball against Rovman Powell. The West Indian had already smashed three sixes in the final over, and a no-ball at that time could have completely changed the situation.
Pant was annoyed that the decision was not referred to the third umpire, and pointed to the batters to walk out of the field. It took some convincing from the former Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson to calm down the skipper, before the match could resume again. Rishabh Pant is still in his early days as a captain, and he must use these experiences as part of the learning curve.
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