Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer has urged Rishabh Pant to decline Delhi Capitals' captaincy offer for IPL 2027, emphasizing the need to prioritize his form and India comeback.
Pant is set to return to DC after two paltry seasons with LSG (Image Source: X/@cricketcomau)
Aug 21, 2026
05:40 pm
What's the storyFormer Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has advised Rishabh Pant to turn down any potential offer for the captaincy of Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL 2027 season.
Jaffer believes that instead of taking on such a huge responsibility, Pant should focus on regaining his form and making a comeback into India's white-ball teams.
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