The Delhi Capitals (DC) are gearing up for IPL 2025 with some exciting news! DC owner Parth Jindal has confirmed that Rishabh Pant, the team’s skipper and star wicketkeeper, will be one of the six retained players for the upcoming season. Pant, who made a triumphant return to competitive cricket earlier this year, will once again don the DC blues.
Pant to Lead DC Once Again
In a recent conversation with IANS, Jindal said, “Yes, we definitely have to retain. We have some very good players in our team.” After discussions with Sourav Ganguly and other team directors, Pant’s retention was a clear decision. His leadership and game-changing abilities have been crucial for DC over the years, and the franchise is excited to have him back for IPL 2025.
Retention Strategy for IPL 2025
But Pant isn’t the only star staying. Jindal also spoke about key players like Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and rising talent Abhishek Porel. DC is planning to retain a total of six players, as per the new IPL rules, before heading into the auction. Jindal highlighted the contributions of other key players, including Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, and exciting overseas talent Criston Stubbs and Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Hisar, Haryana: Chairman and co-owner of IPL Team Delhi Capitals, Parth Jindal says, "Yes, we definitely have to retain. We have some very good players in our team. The rules have just come out, so after discussing with GMR and our director of cricket, Sourav Ganguly, decisions… pic.twitter.com/TgXsYsBAW9
— IANS (@ians_india) October 2, 2024
While the final list of retentions will be decided after internal discussions with GMR and DC’s cricket management, fans can expect a well-balanced team with a blend of experience and young talent. With Pant set to lead and a solid core of players retained, DC’s 2025 campaign looks promising.
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