The second round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season has begun, with the clash between Delhi and Saurashtra in Rajkot being one of the biggest encounters.

This is also the first round of Ranji Trophy matches that are going to take place after BCCI implemented all the players to participate in the domestic tournament in order to be considered for selection in Tests.

There are hence some big Indian player who are a part of the match. Rishabh Pant is also one of the name that is in Delhi Playing XI. However, despite being a senior in the side, he is not the captain.

The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) officials were considering Rishabh Pant as a potential candidate for the captain of the Delhi team. But the 27-year-old star for informed the board that does not wish to be given that spot, and the current captain Ayush Badoni should continue his role.

'He was offered the captaincy but declined, suggesting that Badoni should continue as skipper. He believed it wouldn't be right to step in as captain solely based on his experience as an international and an IPL franchise skipper. He felt that his entry as captain might disrupt the team's balance. Instead, he expressed confidence in the current captain and coach (Sarandeep Singh), to carry forward their vision envisioned at the start of the season,' a source informed Cricbuzz.

Rishabh Pant did not make an impact as he came to play in the Ranji Trophy after 8 long years. The star wicketkeeper-batter scored just a single run in 10 balls.