Delhi Capitals’ newly-appointed skipper David Warner mentioned they “have large sneakers to fill” this IPL season with Rishabh Pant indisposed and vowed to place in further effort to elevate the title within the India star’s absence. Named skipper for the upcoming season in Pant’s absence, Warner despatched out a particular message for the Delhi franchise’s common captain, who’s at the moment present process rehab and restoration.

“We’re motivated each season, however we’re motivated much more to elevate the title this 12 months in your absence. We’re going to be on the journey of your restoration with you. We’re going to ship some particular messages and hopefully, you’ll be able to come to one in every of our video games,” Warner mentioned in an announcement issued by the franchise.

“On behalf of the DC household, I wish to want you all one of the best and a speedy restoration.” Within the wee hours of December 30, Pant, 25, miraculously survived after his Mercedes automotive collided with a divider and caught fireplace on the Delhi-Dehradun freeway whereas he was on the way in which to his hometown Roorkee.

Axar Patel can be Warner’s deputy.

The opening batter added, “I’m honoured to be named captain of the Delhi Capitals alongside Axar being named vice-captain. Now we have large sneakers to fill.” Delhi Capitals will face Lucknow Tremendous Giants of their IPL 2023 season opener in an away sport on April 1.

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