IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant is doing his keeping drills, but that will take time, says Parthiv Patel

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will commence on March 22 with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Former cricketers Parthiv Patel, Abhinav Mukund, and Aakash Chopra shared their views on the upcoming season, including Rishabh Pant’s return and Hardik Pandya’s captaincy for Mumbai Indians.

Parthiv Patel expressed his excitement about Rishabh Pant’s return, commenting on his positive attitude and recovery from a recent incident. He emphasized Pant’s impact on the field as a “blockbuster player” and the anticipation for his comeback depends on his mental preparation and toughness.

Aakash Chopra analyzed Mumbai Indians’ prospects under new skipper Hardik Pandya, highlighting the challenge of leading the team to collectively perform and secure the IPL trophy. He emphasized the significance of Pandya’s leadership skills in determining the team’s success.

Parthiv Patel also weighed in on Pandya’s captaincy, acknowledging the pressure on him to fill the shoes of the previous captain and lead Mumbai Indians to victory. He emphasized the high expectations for the team and the challenges of transitioning to a new captain after a long-standing leadership.

Abhinav Mukund reflected on the upcoming opening fixture between CSK and RCB, noting the historical rivalry between the two teams and the changes in Chennai’s pitch conditions. He highlighted CSK’s strength on paper in spin-friendly conditions.

The opening match of the IPL 2024 is set to kickstart a thrilling season with insights from former cricketers adding to the anticipation and expectations for the upcoming tournament.