Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be an impact player for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup, India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said, urging the side to rally around the injury-ravaged cricketer whose role as a bowler is uncertain due to fitness issues.

T20 WC: Hardik Pandya will be an impact player for India, Rishabh Pant a game-changer, says Ajinkya Rahane

Virat Kohli-led Team India will begin their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign, in the UAE, with their tournament-opener versus Pakistan, on October 24 (Sunday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

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Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden has weighed in on the high-octane T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan, which is scheduled to be held on Sunday (October 24).

T20 World Cup: Matthew Hayden reveals biggest 'threat' to Pakistan, highlights key in Indo-Pak clash

Virat Kohli's Team India are playing their second warm-up encounter on Wednesday afternoon (October 20), versus Australia, at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai ahead of the main draw of the T20 World Cup 2021.

Watch: 'Mentor' MS Dhoni helps Rishabh Pant with wicketkeeping drills amid IND-AUS T20 WC warm-up tie

There's never a dull moment when Rishabh Pant is standing behind the stumps, whether for Team India or the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL. After taking DC to the playoffs in IPL 2021, the swashbuckling left-hander resumed his services as a wicketkeeper-batsman for Virat Kohli-led India in their first warm-up encounter, versus England, in the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE, on Monday evening (October 18).

WATCH - 'Fulfill your desire....': Rishabh Pant's hilarious remark to R Ashwin caught on stump-mic

From Pant's prank to Chahar’s adorable proposal to girlfriend: Top heartwarming moments from IPL 2021

The IPL 2021 edition's final is taking place on Friday (October 15) but the cricketing action will continue for the sport's ardent lovers as the T20 World Cup is set to commence from October 17 (Sunday).

WATCH: 'We don't have a keeper like MS Dhoni' - Virat Kohli teases Rishabh Pant in T20 World Cup promo

Delhi Capitals (DC) enjoyed a stellar campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. In what was Rishabh Pant's debut season as the captain of the side, he guided DC to a top of the table finish in the league stages with an impressive 20 points from 14 matches.

'It maybe a bizarre call': Gautam Gambhir names Delhi Capitals star who should replace Rishabh Pant as captain

Rishabh Pant, the captain of the Delhi Capitals, said on Thursday that while his team's journey in the Indian Premier League 2021 ended in heartbreak, he could not be prouder of leading this squad of exceptional players.

Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer express love and belief in their team Delhi Capitals after loss against KKR

Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) faced the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2021 edition, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on Wednesday (October 13).

IPL 2021: How Rishabh Pant pranked umpire before DC's Qualifier 2 face-off vs KKR - Watch

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant was lost for words after his side failed to book a berth in the IPL 2021 final post Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeat in a very close clash on Wednesday (October 13).

IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant doesn't 'have words to express' after 'unfortunate' loss against KKR in Qualifier 2

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set up the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by three wickets in the second qualifier on Wednesday (October 13).

IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals players dejected after losing to KKR, video of emotional Prithvi Shaw goes viral

IPL 2021 edition saw two new captains in the form of Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson. While Samson took charge of the Rajasthan Royals (RR), taking over from Steve Smith, Pant replaced Shreyas Iyer after the Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper injured himself ahead of IPL 14's first leg, in India early this year.

IPL 2021: Beyond me how captaincy was given to Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, opines Sanjay Manjrekar

Delhi Capitals (DC) will face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2021 edition, at Sharjah, on Wednesday (October 13) to book a place in the tournament-finale, where MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have already confirmed their spot.

DC vs KKR, IPL 2021 Qualifier 2 prediction: Who will win Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match?

Ahead of the second Qualifier, Delhi Capitals’ players received a special mailbox from their fans back home. Filled with hand-written letters and touching, personalised gifts, the players were visibly moved by the outpouring of support and love from their loyal supporters.

Rishabh Pant-led DC get massive boost from fans ahead of Qualifier 2 vs KKR

Delhi Capitals' (DC) pacer Avesh Khan has had a breakthrough season in IPL 2021, being the second-highest wicket-taker overall with 23 scalps in 15 games. Avesh has dismissed some of the greats of the game, such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, etc.

DC pacer Avesh Khan spills the beans on how Rishabh Pant helped him in dismissing MS Dhoni twice

MS Dhoni has inspired generations with his playing style, captaincy, finishing skills. Over the years, he might not have been at his best with the willow, but he remains a potent threat as a keeper and captain.

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni gives autographed ball to a teary-eyed young girl after CSK's Qualifier 1 win vs DC - Watch

Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) had the edge over MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) when they squared off with each other in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2021 playoffs on Sunday evening (October 10), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

IPL 2021: Gautam Gambhir decodes reason for Rishabh Pant-led DC's Qualifier 1 loss to CSK

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant is "disappointed" after losing to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a very close Qualifier 1 clash, missing the first chance to reach the finals of the Indian Premier League 2021.

IPL 2021: DC skipper Rishabh Pant 'disappointed' after losing to CSK in Qualifier 1

MS Dhoni finally did it for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with the bat on Sunday evening (October 10) as the three-time champions beat Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) by 4 wickets in a thrilling Qualifier 1 encounter in IPL 2021, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

WATCH: Sakshi gets emotional as MS Dhoni finishes off in style to take CSK to IPL 2021 final with DC win

Team India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recently recalled wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant's struggles in the Indian team during his initial days in international cricket.

'Everyone wanted him to be like MS Dhoni': Yuzvendra Chahal recalls Rishabh Pant's initial struggles

The IPL 2021 edition is nearing its conclusion as we head to the playoffs, from Sunday (October 10). For the unversed, the Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ended as the top-four sides in the league stage as the competition will now get more intense.

EXCLUSIVE | DC's assistant coach opines on Rishabh Pant's captaincy, Delhi's 2-0 edge vs CSK before playoffs

After 56 enthralling encounters, the IPL 2021 has now progressed towards the playoffs. While the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) gave their all in their last group stage clash, still being in playoffs contention mathematically, they have bowed out of the mega event, ending at the fifth spot.

IPL 2021 playoffs schedule: Rishabh Pant-led DC face MS Dhoni's CSK in Qualifier 1, RCB-KKR to play Eliminator

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