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Chairman and co-owner of Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals, Parth Jindal shared a big update about skipper Rishabh Pant. With the date of IPL 2025 franchise approaching, anticipation and excitement have increased among fans. While speculations of franchises retaining and releasing their top players have been doing rounds all over the internet, it is yet to be seen if teams decide to let go of their stars or retain them for another season. Amid all the confusion and speculation, Parth Jindal shared the team’s plans, especially related to their key player Rishabh Pant.
Earlier, there had been rumours floating that Pant might leave the Delhi-based franchise to join Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings. While there was no confirmation on the same, latest statement by Jindal reveals what the franchise is planning ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Rishabh Pant will definitely be retained: Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal
Parth Jindal shared the team’s plans for IPL 2025 mega auction and shared that the team is planning to retain some key players. He also said that the final call will be taken after a proper discussion with GMR and director Sourav Ganguly. Not only this, but Jindal shared a big update about skipper Rishabh Pant and seemingly put a full stop to all the speculations surrounding DC skipper Rishabh Pant. Speaking to IANS, Jindal said, Yes, we definitely have to retain. We have some very good players in our team. The rules have just come out, so after discussing with GMR and our director of cricket, Sourav Ganguly, decisions will be made.”
He added, “Rishabh Pant will definitely be retained. We also have Axar Patel, who is excellent, Criston Stubbs, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Kuldeep Yadav, Abishek Porel, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, all very good players in our team. We'll see what happens in the auction. But first, as per the rule, we can retain six players. After discussions, we will proceed with the auction and see what happens."
