In December 2022, Rishabh Pant survived a horrific car crash which kept him away from playing the game. But if reports are to be believed, he is in the last stage of his recovery and has also been posting training videos on social media.

And now that the Delhi Capitals gears up to welcome their captain, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar feels that Pant shall only resume playing if he is fully fit. Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar said the team management should not do anything that may result in another setback.

"He certainly has the ability to think on his feet. If he gets back to full fitness, the reins of (Delhi Capitals) captaincy should be handed over to him. Let's stay hopeful. This season is the first of his coming back to full fitness. Let's not rush him into doing something that there will be a setback.

The knee plays a pivotal role in batting as well as keeping - which, of course, he may not do initially. Maybe he won't be the usual Rishabh Pant that we are used to seeing," Gavaskar told Star Sports. Coming back from injury is always difficult for cricketers, no matter how serious is its nature.