IPL 2021: Best man for the job - Shreyas Iyer reacts after Rishabh Pant named Delhi Capitals captain

IPL 2021: Reacting to the news of Rishabh Pant replacing him as the captain of Delhi Capitals, Shreyas Iyer has said that he was having no doubt that the wicketkeeper-batsman will be the best man to lead the team. Iyer has been ruled out of the IPL 2021 due to a shoulder injury.

The suspense over Delhi Capitals (DC) new captain got over on Tuesday after the franchise named their young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant as the new skipper in the absence of Shreyas Iyer, who has been ruled out of the entire season due to an shoulder injury. Reacting to the new Shreyas Iyer, who took DC to the finals in IPL 2020, has extended his best wishes to the 23-year-old, saying that he had no doubt that Rishabh Pant will be the "best man for the job". The right-hander admitted that he will be missing the team "tremendously". Notably, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, DC had qualified in the play-offs stage after 6 seasons in IPL 2019.