"I am excited and nervous at the same time. It feels like I am going to make my debut again," - Rishabh Pant on IPL 2024 comeback

Rishabh Pant is fit to play IPL 2024, BCCI had given this information a day before. After this Pant has joined the pre-season camp of Delhi Capitals. Pant is "nervous" like a debutant all over again.

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Pant has been away from the cricket field since he was seriously injured in a road accident in December 2022. Now after 14 months, after completely recovering from the injury, he is going to return to the field through IPL 2024.

Pant has joined the Delhi Capitals team in Vizag and has also started preparations for IPL 2024. "I am excited and nervous at the same time. It feels like I am going to make my debut again," Pant said after being declared fit by the BCCI.

'Playing cricket again after everything is a miracle'

An emotional Pant further said, "To be able to play cricket again after everything I've been through is nothing short of a miracle." He thanked the fans and the staff of BCCI, National Cricket Academy who assisted him during his recovery. "I'm grateful to all my well-wishers and fans, and most importantly, the BCCI and staff at NCA. All their love and support continues to give me immense strength," 

Pant excited to return to IPL 2024

"I am excited to return to Delhi Capitals and the IPL, a tournament I enjoy so much. Our team owners and support staff have been by my side throughout with their full support, guidance and co-operation at every step, for which I am deeply grateful." On joining the Delhi Capitals pre-season camp, Pant said.

"I can't wait to re-unite with my DC family and play in front of the fans again." Pant will be expected to bat as well as keep wickets with the BCCI declaring him fit as a wicketkeeper-batter.

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DC will start IPL 2024 campaign against Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals will begin their IPL 2024 campaign against Punjab Kings on March 23 in Mohali. All eyes will be on the left-handed batter as he is set to lead the Delhi Capitals franchise this season. The DC skipper will look to get back to his best form with the bat as soon as possible and hope to make an impact once again to seal a spot for the T20 World Cup 2024.