IPL 2024: DC captain Rishabh Pant drops cryptic message after facing one-match ban

Delhi Capitals’ (DC) captain, Rishabh Panttook to Instagram with a mysterious post following a one-game suspension due to an overtime violation Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 compare. As a result, Pant was not in the most important conflict Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Bengaluru on Sunday, May 12. In his absence, Axar Patel took on leadership duties while Pant traveled with the team to provide his support.

Rishabh Pant’s private Instagram story

Just before the game, Pant shared a photo of a foggy winter morning, along with the caption, “The only thing we really control in the universe is our own thoughts,” In addition, he sent a secret captain to it in writing “I can’t say much,” and a smiling emoji.

Suspension of pants due to violation of the minimum speed limit

Pant was the first captain of the season to be suspended for a slow over-rate offense in IPL 2024. The in-form-batter-wicketkeeper-batter was punished after Delhi’s third slow over-rate offense of the season. Initially, Pant was fined Rs 12 lakh for the first offense and Rs 24 lakh for the second, the third offense led to suspension. Standing captain Axar later revealed that Pant was upset when he heard about the ban in the hotel room on the eve of their match in Bengaluru. Despite Delhi’s complaint about the ban, it was accepted after hearing the BCCI Ombudsman.

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Impact of Pant’s absence on DC

Pant’s absence was a major setback for Delhi, as he was very efficient with the bat and gloves, leading the team effectively. Delhi had put themselves in contention for the playoffs by winning three of their last four matches and needed a win on Sunday to keep their hopes alive. Unfortunately, they lost to Bengaluru by 47 runs in this crucial match.

Brave effort by Axar Patel against RCB

Despite Pant’s absence, Delhi managed to restrict RCB to 187 runs. However, their batting line-up faltered, leaving them at 90/6 at one point after losing key young players. Jake Fraser-McGurk, David Warner again Tristan Stubbs. Standing captain Axar fought bravely, scoring 57 runs in 39 balls, including five fours and three sixes. Despite his efforts, the team could not get a victory.

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