Delhi Capitals is playing its second game of the ongoing 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League, which is also their first home match of the season against the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans. Delhi is returning to its home ground Arun Jaitley Stadium after a long gap of four years.
To make the event more special for their fans, Delhi Capitals had a special guest in attendance at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and he is non
e other than India wicket-keeper batter and Delhi Capitals’ regular captain Rishabh Pant.
Happy to see Rishabh Pant back in the stadium. pic.twitter.com/S5mfQ8C9Pr
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 4, 2023
Rishabh Pant Gave A Big Surprise To His Fans
Rishabh Pant, who is currently recovering from the multiple-injuries that he endured during a horrific accident last year in December, made his first appearance today to surprise his fans and cheer for his side as they play their first game of the season at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
A DDCA official told The Indian Express,
“He will sit with the team owners box. We have arranged a golf cart, and made a makeshift ramp for him as he will be on the wheelchairs. We are excited to welcome our boy back. It will be good for the fans to get a glimpse of Pant and it will boost the team’s confidence as well,”
A video of Pant has been going viral on the internet, where he could be seen arriving at the venue in a car and walking towards the stands, with the help of crutches.
Watch the video:
The moment Rishabh Pant arrives in the Kotla stadium. pic.twitter.com/khQJf4NKav
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 4, 2023
Pat was donning a white t-shirt and black shades, with a heavy strapping on his legs as he is recovering from leg injury. The moment he reached the ground, he was greeted by the fans with an ear deafening loud roar.
Rishabh Pant waving to all the fans in the stadium. pic.twitter.com/DI5TyrwZy6
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 4, 2023
Delhi Capitals Fans Paid A Big Tribute To Rishabh
It was a beautiful surprise for the fans of Delhi Capitals to see their captain return back to the stadium to cheer for their side. The Delhi Capitals fans also held up a special banner for Rishabh that read: “RP 17, We miss you,”
Check out how fans paid a tribute to Pant:
https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals/status/1643258243052085249?s=20
Earlier, on Tuesday, the Capitals had released a video ahead of their first home match against Gujarat Titans where the players could be seen wishing Rishabh Pant a speedy recovery.
Watch the video:
Delhi Capitals wishes Rishabh Pant a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/yw4sSkgZPy
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 4, 2023
Meanwhile, as Rishabh was ruled out of the IPL 2023, in his absence, Australia’s batting superstar David Warner was named as DC’s captain for the ongoing season. Pant will be missing a considerable period of time due to the extent of the injuries he suffered during the car crash.