NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals' all-rounder
Axar Patel
has expressed his delight at the return of
Rishabh Pant
to competitive cricket, as Pant prepares to lead the team in
IPL 2024
. Patel eagerly looks forward to the revival of banter and camaraderie with Pant, which he missed during the previous season.
Speaking about Pant's comeback, Patel said, "I'm sure everyone would have said that it's great to have him back in the team, but personally, I missed him a lot, missed our banter both on and off the field last year."
"Now that he is back, all the banter and fun have started alongside serious conversations around the game. I'm just looking forward to having more fun with him this season," Patel added.
Reflecting on the team's preparations for IPL 2024, Patel remarked, "Everyone is coming off good performances in their respective domestic and international outings. It's been a great atmosphere in the team."
"We have had good intense training sessions in Vizag before our opening game. It's a new season, we are starting afresh," he continued.
Patel emphasized the importance of executing plans effectively and maintaining simplicity in their approach to the tournament. "Mainly the conversations with the coaches have been around the execution of plans and most importantly how to keep things simple in the tournament," he said.
The Delhi Capitals are set to commence their IPL 2024 campaign against Punjab Kings on March 23 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
(With inputs from IANS)
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