BCCI allows Rishabh Pant to play as wicketkeeper: BCCI’s fitness and medical team has cleared Rishabh Pant to keep wickets for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024. However, both fast bowlers Mohammad Shami and Prasidh Krishna have been ruled out of the tournament.
BCCI allows Rishabh Pant to play as wicketkeeper-batsman
But there is no update on Lucknow Super Giants captain-designate KL Rahul. He has not played since the first Test against England in January due to a quadriceps tendon injury.
The BCCI also said Prasidh, who underwent surgery on his proximal quadriceps tendon on February 23, is set to begin his recovery at the National Cricket Academy . A return date has not been set for Shami, who recently underwent surgery for an ankle problem. BCCI’s medical team is observe his progress.
The update on Pant came after BCCI secretary Jai Shah told the media that Pant was “batting well and fielding well” and could be in claim for a place .
“If he can play the T20 World Cup for us that will be a huge thing for us. He is a asset for us,” Shah said. “If he can keep it up, he can play in the World Cup..”
BCCI allows Rishabh Pant to play as wicketkeeper
Pant, who last played senior cricket in December 2022, He suffered a serious right knee injury that required a ligament revision surgery, as well as a smashed wrist and ankle in a car accident. Now with the BCCI’s green signal, Pant could come back to action as early as March 23, when Delhi Capitals travel to Mohali to take on Punjab Kings in their 1st match..
In February 2024, Pant began match-simulation practice in Bengaluru and even played a 20-over practice game at Alur in Karnataka under the supervision of NCA physios and trainers. At the time, Pant was understood to have had no discomfort while batting the entire 20 overs, and observers were thought to be pleased with his endurance levels. Pant, however, was not keeping wickets at the time and was advised to resume that aspect of his practice in March. BCCI allows Rishabh Pant to play as wicketkeeper
Last month, Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal announced Pant as the captain for IPL 2024 and said that Pant will play as the sole batsman in the first half of the season.
Last month, Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal announced Pant as the captain for IPL 2024 and said that Pant will play as the sole batsman in the first half of the season.
Shami’s complete unavailability will come as a big blow for Gujarat Titans, who will be led by Shubman Gill after Hardik Pandya returns to Mumbai Indians. In the 2023 IPL, Shami took 28 wickets and won the Purple Cap for the Titans as they finished runners-up to Chennai Super Kings.
Shami was last seen in the ODI World Cup final. Playing through pain during the tournament while receiving injections to treat the ankle, Shami finished with the most wickets in the World Cup. BCCI allows Rishabh Pant to play as wicketkeeper
In January 2024, Shami said he was aiming to return for the Test series against England, but was later ruled out of the entire Test series as well as the IPL after undergoing ankle surgery in February. He is unlikely to be fit for the T20 World Cup as well.
For Rajasthan Royals, this will be the second season without Prasidh. In 2023 he was also ruled out due to injury.
Prasidh suffered his latest injury during the Ranji Trophy season while representing Karnataka. He played a key role in IPL 2022 for the Royals, his 19 wickets in 17 matches being the main reason they reached the final that year. BCCI allows Rishabh Pant to play as wicketkeeper