‘Say no to captaincy’: Ex-India cricketer’s big warning for Rishabh Pant
Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer has advised Rishabh Pant to decline any captaincy offers from the Delhi Capitals to focus on his batting form. Jaffer suggests that Pant should prioritize his return to India's national white-ball squads.
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Rishabh Pant’s return to Delhi Capitals has already sparked debate over the franchise’s captaincy plans, but former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes the wicketkeeper-batter should stay away from the leadership role if it is offered to him.Pant made a high-profile return to DC following the 2026 IPL season after the franchise agreed a trade with Lucknow Super Giants. The 28-year-old was valued at Rs 15 crore in the deal, taking a Rs 12 crore pay cut from his previous LSG salary, while left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav moved to Lucknow for Rs 13.50 crore.Pant had led LSG for two seasons, but the results were disappointing.
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