Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Wasim Jaffer Urges Rishabh Pant To Reject Delhi Captaincy
Wasim Jaffer gave Rishabh Pant advice about leading Delhi Capitals.
He said Pant should say no if the team offers him the captaincy for IPL 2027.
Jaffer thinks Pant should first concentrate on batting well.
He also wants Pant to try to return to India’s one-day and T20 teams.
Captaining a team can bring pressure from owners, fans and teammates.
Pant would also have to keep wickets and bat while leading.
Pant is returning to Delhi Capitals after two seasons with Lucknow Super Giants.
Jaffer still believes Pant can win matches without the extra responsibility.
Wasim Jaffer advised Rishabh Pant to decline Delhi Capitals’ captaincy if offered for IPL 2027.
Jaffer said Pant should focus on improving his batting form and returning to India’s T20I and ODI teams.
Pant is returning to Delhi Capitals after two seasons with Lucknow Super Giants through a trade.
Pant was valued at ₹15 crore, while Kuldeep Yadav was valued at ₹13.50 crore in the trade.
Jaffer cited the pressure of leadership, wicketkeeping and batting as reasons for Pant to remain a player.
- Who
- Former India opener Wasim Jaffer advised Rishabh Pant about a possible Delhi Capitals captaincy role.
- What
- Jaffer recommended that Pant reject the captaincy if offered for IPL 2027 and focus on his performance.
- When
- The advice was reported on August 21, 2026, ahead of IPL 2027.
- Where
- The issue concerns Delhi Capitals and Pant’s return from Lucknow Super Giants.
- Why
- Jaffer said Pant’s immediate priorities should be regaining form and returning to India’s T20I and ODI teams rather than taking on leadership responsibility.
- Advice
- Jaffer said Pant should decline the Delhi Capitals captaincy if offered.
- Target season
- IPL 2027
- Pant’s trade valuation
- ₹15 crore
- Kuldeep Yadav’s trade valuation
- ₹13.50 crore
- Pant’s previous team
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2026 result
- Sixth place, with seven wins in 14 matches
- Delhi Capitals coach
- Sourav Ganguly
