New Delhi, March 19 -- The Delhi Capitals officially announced on Tuesday that Rishabh Pant will captain the franchise in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

The wicketkeeper-batter is making a return to professional cricket after 14 months and has been a part of the Delhi Capitals pre-season preparatory camp in Vizag. DC confirmed the 26-year-old as the captain of the franchise in an official release.

Speaking on the occasion, DC Chairman and co-owner Parth Jindal said, as quoted from a press release by DC, "We are delighted to welcome Rishabh back as our Captain. Grit and fearlessness have always dictated his brand of cricket, and not surprisingly, even his road to recovery. I can't wait to see him walk our t...