Rishabh Pant set to return to stadium, 1st time after accident; Twitter abuzz with memes

New Delhi: As Delhi Capitals readies for its first home ground clash against Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley stadium in capital today, it will have a very esteemed guest in form of ‘former’ team captain Rishabh Pant.

The cricketer is all set to witness the high-voltage clash of Delhi Capitals & Gujarat Titans and root for his team from the stadium. Notably, Delhi franchisee lost its last game to Lucknow by a margin of 50 runs.

Amid reports of Rishabh Pant making it to cricket stadium for first time, the social media is abuzz with his return and talking vigorously on how he should be accorded a grand welcome. Many are posting congratulatory messages while others sharing memes & emojis to celebrate wicketkeeper-batter’s return to game.

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— dumb गुज्जू (@imbhautik) April 4, 2023

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— Sanket Shah (@SanketS64861430) April 4, 2023

We Will make sure He has a Feast ?? pic.twitter.com/3lH05W0SZc

— naym^ (@77sznn) April 4, 2023

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— Rishabh Pandey (@RAVINDU_PANDEY) April 4, 2023

Pant bhi aa raha hai ab to jeet jana bas mujhse har sahi nhi jayegi ?#DCvGT #RishabhPant https://t.co/rW07r6ArjN

— ????? (@CrickAnkit03) April 4, 2023

Pant entering the stadium after long time#rishabhpant

Delhi and kotla crowd – pic.twitter.com/rIeoBrJLOH

— Vaibhav (@Vaibhav9668) April 4, 2023

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— Danish Khan ☮️ (@Danpeace024) April 4, 2023

In fact, the Delhi franchisee’s heartwarming gesture for Rishabh Pant was also lauded by fans. In their opener match against Lucknow Super Giants, the Delhi Capitals hung the jersey of Rishabh Pant in their dugout. Reports also suggest that Delhi team mates will also be wearing a jersey of Rishabh Pant in one of the matches.

The Delhi Capitals dugout has Rishabh Pant’s jersey above.

Great gesture by DC! pic.twitter.com/ZQW5NdDCwC

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 1, 2023

Rishabh got grievously injured on December 30, last year while returning to his home town Roorkee. The horrific incident ruled him out of action for more than 6-7 months including the Indian Premier League (IPL). His long hiatus from the Delhi franchise made way for David Warner, who was announced as Team skipper for the Season 16.