IPL 2017

Bereaved Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Daredevils' fold

by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on

Pant is back with the Delhi Daredevils squad after attending his father's funeral © Getty

Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper-batsman, returned to Delhi Daredevils' fold after performing the last rites of his deceased father on Friday (April 7). Rajendra Pant, the father of Rishabh, passed away in his sleep in Roorkee on Wednesday due to a cardiac arrest.

Paddy Upton, Delhi Daredevils' coach, offered condolences and concern for the bereaved Pant and added that the entire team will rally around the promising cricketer.

"Rishabh is joining us sometime in the evening," Upton said. "The whole team will rally around Rishabh and give him support. He is a young man. It is very, very difficult, particularly when this happens in the family," he added.

Pant joined the squad late on Friday and reportedly even took part in practice sessions. It was also reported that Pant may miss out on Delhi's opening fixture after he suffered minor burns on his leg while performing the rituals.

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