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Sourav Ganguly Backs Rishabh Pant to Shine in Delhi Capitals Middle Order
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News18•07-10-2026, 16:30
Sourav Ganguly Backs Rishabh Pant to Shine in Delhi Capitals Middle Order
- •Newly-appointed Delhi Capitals head coach Sourav Ganguly believes Rishabh Pant will fit perfectly in the team's middle order for the upcoming IPL season.
- •Pant returns to Delhi Capitals after a stint with Lucknow Super Giants following a trade involving Kuldeep Yadav.
- •Ganguly highlighted Pant's comfort at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and expects him to regain his best form after dealing with recent injuries and a slump.
- •Ganguly expressed excitement about his return to the franchise, with his primary goal being to lead the talented squad into the playoffs.
- •The strong DC squad features key players like KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs.
Key Questions Answered
After playing for Lucknow Super Giants in 2025 following a stint with Delhi, Rishabh Pant was reinstated into his former team, the Delhi Capitals, after being traded for Kuldeep Yadav.
Sourav Ganguly stated that his main priority and motivation is to take the Delhi Capitals into the playoffs and lead the strong squad to the top.
Sourav Ganguly's maiden coaching stint was with the Pretoria Capitals, which is the South Africa outfit of the Delhi Capitals franchise.
