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Wasim Jaffer advises Rishabh Pant against taking DC captaincy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:35 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Wasim Jaffer advises Rishabh Pant against taking DC captaincy

Summary

Rishabh Pant's return to the Delhi Capitals has reignited discussions over his captaining potential in the IPL. Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer suggests Pant should focus on his batting form instead of leadership duties, following a disappointing season from the team's last captain, Axar Patel. Jaffer indicates that Pant, traded back to DC after his time with Lucknow Super Giants, should prioritize his performance to secure a place in India's white-ball teams. Jaffer also mentioned KL Rahul as a strong possible candidate for captain if DC decides to make a change.

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•Pant returns to DC after a trade from Lucknow Super Giants.
•Wasim Jaffer advises Pant to focus on his batting, not captaincy.
•Axar Patel's captaincy comes under scrutiny after a lackluster season.
•DC has missed playoffs for five consecutive seasons.
•KL Rahul is suggested as a potential captaincy alternative.

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11:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Say no to captaincy’: Ex-India cricketer’s big warning for Rishabh Pant after DC return

What they're saying

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Rishabh Pant's comeback to the Delhi Capitals ignites discussions regarding future captaincy. Former batsman Wasim Jaffer advises Pant to concentrate on regaining his batting form rather than taking on leadership duties just yet. Meanwhile, Axar Patel's captaincy is under the microscope following a lackluster season, with KL Rahul emerging as a possible alternative for the captaincy role.
— Yahoo Sports

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