“Came here as a teenager…”: Rishabh Pant pens emotional note following departure from DC

The 27-year-old was sold to the Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping fee of INR 27 crore at the recently-concluded IPL mega auction

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant became the most expensive buy in the history of the IPL auction on Sunday when he was sold to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a whopping fee of INR 27 crore. This comes after the Delhi Capitals (DC) didn’t retain the 27-year-old ahead of the auction. In an emotional note on Tuesday, Pant said goodbye to DC with an emotional message that he shared on social media. 

“The journey with Delhi Capitals has been nothing short of amazing. From the thrills on the field to the moments off it, I’ve grown in ways I never imagined. I came here as a teenager and we grew together over the last nine years,” Pant wrote in a social media post.

“What made this journey all worthwhile is you, The fans. You’ve embraced me, cheered for me an stood by me in one of the toughest phases in my life. As I move on, I carry your love and support in my heart. I’ll look forward to entertain you whenever I take the field. Thank you for being my family and making this journey so special,” Pant added.

Pant made his IPL debut in 2016 with the Delhi-based franchise which at that time, was called Delhi Daredevils. Pant’s move to LSG brings an end to a 8-year relationship between him and the Delhi-based franchise. DC’s fans are definitely going to miss Pant in the upcoming season of the IPL.

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