'Be positive and keep smiling': Rishabh Pant seen partying in Dubai after IPL 2024 auctions

Team India's wicket-keeper batsman, Rishabh Pant, is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to cricket in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pant is expected to get reinstated as the captain of the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise. The left-hander missed out on the previous IPL season owing to various injuries sustained in a devastating car crash last December.

3 things you need to know

• Rishabh Pant suffered many injuries following a devastating car accident that took place in December 2022
• Pant has recovered significantly during the time span
• Pant is expected to return to action in IPL 2024

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Rishabh Pant enjoys time in Dubai following IPL 2024 auction

From struggling to stand at a regular stance again to sitting at the DC's table, calling the shots for the franchise at the recently concluded IPL2024 mini-auction, Pant has recovered significantly. Since the auction took place in Dubai, the 26-year-old spared some time partying with some of his friends. Pant posted a few photos from the event on his social media handles. 

“Best way to deal with your toughest time is to be positive and keep smiling coz being sad will not change the situation then why not deal with it with a smile & humility and try to make it better and keep fighting for good days 🤞🤞🤞👌.” He wrote in the caption of above post.

Due to injuries, Rishabh Pant has missed out on several significant tournaments, including the World Test Championship 2023 final and the 2023 ODI World Cup.

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All set for a much-awaited return

Rishabh Pant revealed ahead of the IPL 2024 mini-auction that while he has yet to reach full fitness, he will be fully recovered from his injury in a few months.

"Much better, given what I was doing a few months ago. I'm still on recovery to 100 per cent but hopefully, in a few months' time, I will be able to do it."

In the absence of Rishabh Pant, Delhi Capitals performed poorly in IPL 2023 season. Under David Warner's captaincy, the team failed to make the playoffs, ending in sixth place on the points table.

At the IPL 2024 mini-auction, DC signed a total of nine players. Kumar Kushagra, an uncapped Indian batter, was their most expensive acquisition, costing them 7.20 crore.