Sourav Ganguly, Delhi Capitals’ Director of Cricket, emphasized the importance of Rishabh Pant’s fitness, stating that the National Cricket Academy’s clearance would determine further decisions, including captaincy backups. Ganguly highlighted a cautious approach, emphasizing Pant’s long-term career prospects and the need to avoid rushing him back into action. He outlined plans to assess Pant’s reaction after clearance and reiterated that decisions would be made on a match-by-match basis, with Pant joining the camp upon NCA clearance.

The Capitals are set to kick off their campaign against Punjab Kings on March 23 in Mohali. Following this, they will travel to Jaipur to face Rajasthan Royals on March 28. During the initial phase of the IPL, Delhi’s home matches will be held in Vizag. They are scheduled to play against CSK on March 31 and KKR on April 3

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