India’s newest cricket centre in Mohali’s Mullanpur is about to witness one of the most awaited comeback stories in cricket. Rishabh Pant, 15 months after a gruesome car accident, will be taking the field for the first time in a competitive match when Delhi Capitals take on hosts Punjab Kings on Saturday afternoon. The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, built over 40 acres, couldn’t have asked for a better event for its first live match.
The IPL, over the last four seasons, has generated buzz around MS Dhoni’s impending swansong. Pant, forever touted as Dhoni’s successor in Indian cricket, is likely to match the euphoria as he travels across the country over the next couple of months. His comeback story, if it goes according to the script, will definitely overshadow the match.
