IPL 2023: BCCI unhappy with Delhi Capitals’ jersey gesture for Rishabh pant

The regular skipper of the Delhi Capitals (Delhi Capitals), Rishabh Pant is currently injured and out of action from IPL 2023. Henceforth, the Delhi franchise hung his jersey on the roof of the dug-out in their opening game against Lucknow Super Giants. However, this gesture of the Capitals didn’t go well with the BCCI Officials.

They believe that it is a bit over the top as these kinds of gestures are only appropriate in case of ultimate tragedy or retirement. Meanwhile, it is understood that it was head coach Ricky Ponting’s idea to display Pant’s jersey in the DC camp.

“It seemed a bit over the top. Such a gesture is reserved in case of ultimate tragedy or retirement. In this case, it was neither. Rishabh is well and truly on his way to recovery faster than one expected. So while it was done with a noble intention, it is learnt that BCCI has politely told the franchise to avoid such gesture in future,” an IPL source was quoted as saying by The Times Now.

Pant attends Delhi’s first home game of IPL 2023

The southpaw Rishabh Pant marked his presence in Delhi Capitals’ first home game of the season against Gujarat Titans (GT). Even though he was struggling to walk, the 25-year-old came to see the match using crutches and was also spotted waving to his fans in attendance.

Meanwhile, Delhi once again suffered a defeat in the tournament, losing by six wickets against Gujarat Titans. Batting first, they posted 162 runs on board, courtesy of a brilliant performance from Axar Patel. Notably, skipper David Warner and Prithvi Shaw once again struggled to get going and thus, Delhi needs to sort out a lot of concerns ahead of their upcoming clash against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, April 8.

When it comes to bowling, ace pacer Anrich Nortje gave them a perfect start but batting at number three, Sai Sudharsan played some brilliant cricket to take the game away from DC’s hands. The 21-year-old hit 62* runs off 48 deliveries as GT won the match to move to the top of the IPL points table.