Delhi Capitals’ Rishabh Pant Recalls IPL 2017 Moment with Rajasthan Royals’ Sanju Samson
Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has reminisced about a light-hearted moment with his former teammate Sanju Samson, who now leads the Rajasthan Royals. During an interaction on Jio Cinema, Pant shared an anecdote from the 2017 IPL season when Samson inquired about their game strategy while playing for the Delhi franchise against the Gujarat Lions, led by Suresh Raina.
Pant revealed their on-field chemistry, saying, “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).'”
Both Pant and Samson have been in impressive form in the ongoing IPL and have been selected for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The prospect of seeing them bat together for the national team is an exciting one for cricket fans.
Looking ahead, the Delhi Capitals, under Pant’s leadership, are set to face Samson’s Rajasthan Royals in the 54th match of the 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.
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.
