Last December, Rishabh Pant suddenly suffered a car accident. Due to which this wicketkeeper explosive batsman who is seriously injured, may has to be out of the field almost the whole time this year. As such, the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will also be missed. However, even if Pant is not able to play, the head coach of the team, Ricky Ponting, wants him in the dugout of Delhi Capitals. He also praised Pant.

In a recent interview with the ICC, Ponting expressed hope for Pant’s speedy recovery. At the time, the former Australian captain said, “I like Pant’s play a lot. I contacted him after the accident. He went through a tough time. Everyone feels bad for him. I hope to see him back on the field very soon.”

Ponting praised Pant in the interview. Cricketers like Pant are not made easily, this legend believes. However, Delhi will have to play under an alternate captain. How much his absence can affect the team is clear in Ponting’s words. This Aussie coach said that Pant can do the work of keeping the team in the same formula by leading.

Meanwhile, Pant is on the way to being discharged from the hospital. Recently, this Indian batter informed about his physical condition in a tweet message. In that message, thanked and appreciated all those who stood by him during the difficult times. The left-handed wicketkeeper also gave hope to his fans and supporters about his comeback. He said that he will start the process of returning to the field after recovering and will try to return to the field as soon as possible.

There is still plenty of time left in the IPL. It remains to be seen how much Pant will recover at that time. But will the Delhi captain be in the dugout even if he recovers? That question will be answered when the IPL starts. Pant can stay in the dugout if possible because the coach wants him above all else. And in that, the team will be benefited, the Path can also be returned in the cricketing atmosphere. Of course, everything depends on Pant’s recovery.