NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain
Rishabh Pant
recalled an IPL 2017 moment with his former teammate
Sanju Samson
, who now leads the Rajasthan Royals.
During an interaction on Jio Cinema, Pant shared a light-hearted moment from the past where Samson inquired about their game strategy while playing for the Delhi franchise together, against the Gujarat Lions, led by
Suresh Raina
at the time.
Pant revealed their on-field chemistry by quoting what he told Samson, "We had a great chemistry together. Sanju came asked what would be the gameplan. I said, 'Maaro bhai, dono maarenge (Let's hit, brother; we'll both strike).'"
The two cricketers, Pant and Samson, have been in the limelight for their consistent performances in the ongoing IPL and have been selected for the upcoming
T20 World Cup
.
There is a possibility of seeing them bat together for the national team, which would be an exciting prospect for cricket fans.
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Looking ahead, the Delhi Capitals, under Pant's leadership, are set to clash with Samson's Rajasthan Royals in the 54th match of the ongoing IPL 2024 season in Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. This encounter is crucial for both teams as they aim to secure their positions in the league standings.
As of now, Rajasthan Royals have slipped to the second spot on the points table after a recent victory by Kolkata Knight Riders over Lucknow Super Giants.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals are placed sixth, having accumulated 10 points from 11 matches. Both teams are eager to improve their standings, and the upcoming match is expected to be a high-stakes battle.
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