Abhishek Porel Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals has announced the replacement of Rishabh Pant. In IPL 2023, Bengal’s wicket-keeper batsman Abhishek Porel has been included in place of Rishabh. Pant due to injury Indian Premier League K is out of the 16th season. The regular captain of Delhi Capitals is currently recovering from injury. In his absence, David Warner has been made the captain of the team. While Akshar Patel will play the role of vice-captain.
Excellent wicketkeeping skills
According to media reports, Bengal’s wicket-keeper batsman Abhishek Porel has been included in the Delhi Capitals team. Recently, Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting had taken trials of some of India’s wicketkeepers to find a replacement for Rishabh Pant. Many wicketkeepers were called to Delhi in this trial which lasted for 5 to 6 days. Abhishek Porel was also included in these wicketkeepers. Now it is being said that his team will be included in Delhi Capitals.
Pant was injured in a car accident
Indian cricket team’s wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant was injured in a car accident while going to Roorkee in December. Due to which the ligament of his leg was torn. Apart from this, his hand, leg and back were also injured. His primary treatment was first done at Max Hospital in Dehradun. After that he was referred to Mumbai. Although Pant is recovering. But he is completely out of IPL 2023. It may take about 6-7 months for them to get fit.
How is Abhishek Porel’s record
20-year-old Abhishek Porel is a wicket-keeper batsman from Bengal. He plays for Bengal in domestic cricket. If we look at his T20 figures then they are not good. Abhishek has scored only 22 runs in 3 innings of T20 matches. However, she managed to impress during practice. This is the reason why Delhi Capitals decided to include him in the team as a replacement for Rishabh Pant.
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