IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals (DC) newly-appointed skipper David Warner said that he has ” big shoes to fill” this IPL 2023 season in absence of Rishabh Pant, who is currently undergoing rehab and recovery. Warner further said that he would put in extra effort to lift the title in the southpaw’s absence this season.
Rishabh pant is healing fastly, can’t wait to see him on the field again 🙏 pic.twitter.com/KU5cZs1iwl
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Warner said, “We are motivated every season, but we are motivated even more to lift the title this year in your absence. We are going to be on the journey of your recovery with you. We are going to send some special messages and hopefully, you can come to one of our games. On behalf of the DC family, I would like to wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.”
The opening batter further added, “I am honoured to be named Captain of the Delhi Capitals alongside Axar being named Vice-Captain. We have big shoes to fill.”
The Delhi Capitals (DC) is set to face KL Rahul’s Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2023 season opener in an away game on 1st April 2023.
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