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IPL 2024: Here’s why Rishabh Pant apologizes to the cameraman after the DC vs GT match

April 25, 2024

In the captivating 40th clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT). DC surged to a commanding total of 224 runs, propelled significantly by Rishabh Pant‘s exceptional innings. However, in their chase, GT fell short by a mere four runs, despite the remarkable contributions from Sai Sudhashan and David Miller.

Rishabh Pant’s remarkable innings

Pant showcased his batting prowess with an exceptional innings of 88 runs off just 43 balls, featuring 5 boundaries and 8 massive sixes, leading to a blistering strike rate of 204. His remarkable contribution played a pivotal role in DC’s ability to amass 53 runs in the final two overs, ultimately reaching a formidable total of 224 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Pant’s outstanding performance rightfully earned him the Player of the Match award.

Heartwarming Gesture by the DC captain

Following the match, DC’s captain Pant exhibited a heartwarming gesture by extending an apology to a cameraperson who was inadvertently struck by one of his shots. Pant, accompanied by DC’s head coach Ricky Ponting, showed genuine concern and offered sincere apologies to the camera operator. In a compassionate act, Pant conveyed his heartfelt wishes for the cameraperson’s swift recovery.

“Sorry Debashish bhai, did not intend to hit you, but I think you can recover well and good luck,” Pant said in the video.

Here is the video:

One of the camerapersons from our BCCI Production Crew got hit during the #DCvGT match.

Rishabh Pant – Delhi Capitals’ captain and Player of the Match – has a special message for the cameraperson. #TATAIPL | @DelhiCapitals | @RishabhPant17 pic.twitter.com/wpziGSkafJ

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 24, 2024

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Delhi Capitals ascend to No. 6 in the Points Table

After their triumph against GT, DC climbed to the sixth position in the IPL 2024 points table. With 4 wins out of 9 matches and 5 losses, DC is closely trailing behind Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who have also secured 4 victories but in 8 matches. DC is now aiming to secure victories in all upcoming matches to enhance their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.