‘IPL teams can pick you from there’ - Rishabh Pant on importance of Delhi Premier League

Star India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant believes that the Delhi Premier League could be a big opportunity for the domestic cricketers to prove themselves and get into the scheme of things for the Indian Premier League. The 26-year-old recently joined Purani Dilli 6 and stated that he is excited about the opportunity and wants other players to feel the same and capitalize on it.

Pant believes that each and every player will get a huge boost if they make big in the tournament. He also wants the players to have fun, enjoy themselves and learn from the players around them to make a mark in the tournament. 

“I think I am really excited because I feel on ground level this is a very big opportunity for players who don't get that recognition in IPL. I think when people see you playing in these kinds of leagues, I think they can pick you from there. It's a big boost for each and every player and hopefully they will learn from the people around them and hopefully they do well and have lots of fun,” Pant said in a video released by Dilli 6 on Instagram.

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Purani Dilli 6 lost Delhi Premier League opener against South Delhi Superstarz 

Meanwhile, Purani Dilli 6 suffered a three-wicket defeat to South Delhi Superstarz in the opening match. Arpit Rana and Vansh Bedi starred with the bat for Purani Dilli 6 as they posted 197 runs on the board in the first innings. In reply, the Strikerz chased it down in 19.1 overs.

Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni wreaked havoc but the middle order struggled massively. The game could have gone the other way but the Strikerz pulled it back and picked up the win. Interestingly, Rishabh Pant was seen bowling in the opening game of the tournament. He came to bowl in the final over of the game and bowled just one delivery as Strikerz finished the game with a single.