In the final three editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Capitals has emerged as one of many favourites. Well, nothing has modified this time both. Though Delhi has certified for the playoffs three consecutive instances now, the IPL trophy continues to be elusive. Now left-arm quick bowler Khaleel Ahmed, who returned to the Capitals this yr after serving Sunrisers Hyderabad for 4 seasons, reckons that skipper Rishabh Pant will finish the facet’s title drought this yr.
Khaleel advised Times Of India that he is aware of Pant very well as the 2 have performed cricket collectively and had even began their careers nearly on the similar time. Calling Pant a “talented captain”, Khaleel mentioned he’s assured Delhi Capitals will win their maiden title this time.
“Rishabh is a talented captain and has been doing really well for Delhi. I am sure Rishabh will lead Delhi to their maiden title win,” he mentioned.
Delhi Capitals acquired Khaleel for Rs 5.25 crore within the mega public sale. Khaleel was Pant’s teammate throughout the 2016 Under-19 World Cup, therefore he’s properly versed with the southpaw’s mindset and in addition shares a fantastic bond with him.
Khaleel mentioned that coming again to Delhi Capitals, with whom he began his IPL profession, is like coming again house. Along together with his reunion with Pant, Khaleel can be trying ahead to assembly his ex-captain David Warner, who has additionally moved to Delhi within the mega public sale.
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Khaleel mentioned that he shared a fantastic bond with Warner within the Hyderabad camp, due to this fact it could be a delight to reconnect with him. The 25-year-old joked that he might assist the Aussie in making Instagram Reels.
Pant-led Delhi Capitals acquired the specified begin to their IPL 2022 marketing campaign as they defeated 5-time champions Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets. They will subsequent lock horns with new entrants Gujarat Titans on April 2.
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