Rishabh Pant is set to return to Delhi Capitals camp for IPL 2023.

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Rishabh Pant, the Delhi Capitals' skipper, will attend the team's first home game against the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023.

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The DDCA has confirmed the news and is elated to have Pant cheering for the team from the stands.

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The young wicketkeeper-batsman has been a key member of the Delhi Capitals franchise since 2018.

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Under his captaincy, the team reached the final of the IPL in 2020 and finished as runners-up.

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Pant's explosive batting style and agile wicketkeeping skills make him one of the most exciting players in the tournament.

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His presence in the stands is sure to boost the morale of his teammates and excite the fans.

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The Delhi Capitals are one of the strongest teams in the IPL, with a talented squad and excellent coaching staff.

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They will be looking to lift their maiden IPL trophy in the upcoming season, and Pant will play a crucial role in their campaign.

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The first home game against the Gujarat Titans will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

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Fans of the Delhi Capitals are eagerly looking forward to seeing their captain in the stands, cheering the team on.

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