‘Say no to captaincy’: Ex-India cricketer’s big warning for Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant's comeback to the Delhi Capitals ignites discussions regarding future captaincy. Former batsman Wasim Jaffer advises Pant to concentrate on regaining his batting form rather than taking on leadership duties just yet. Meanwhile, Axar Patel's captaincy is under the microscope following a lackluster season, with KL Rahul emerging as a possible alternative for the captaincy role.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has cautioned Rishabh Pant against taking on the captaincy role with Delhi Capitals. Jaffer believes Pant should decline any offer of captaincy and instead focus on rebuilding his form. During the 2025 and 2026 IPL seasons, DC finished seventh and last respectively, with Pant leading the team in both years.
Jaffer added that Pant's priority should be performing well with DC and making his way back into India's white-ball teams. He suggested KL Rahul could be a better option if DC decide to change their captain. The former opener noted the added pressure of leading a franchise, combined with the demands of batting and wicketkeeping, could make the captaincy role too much for Pant at this stage of his career.
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