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Here's why India's World Cup-winning captain wanted to slap Rishabh Pant?

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New T20 world champion

The newly-crowned T20 world champions received a rousing welcome when they returned home. Lakhs of people came out on the streets during the team's open bus victory parade in Mumbai.

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What a turnaround!

Rishabh Pant, who was on crutches a few months ago, proudly flaunts a T20 World Cup gold medal.

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Kapil Dev unhappy

Kapil Dev, who guided India to their maiden ODI World Cup title, was unhappy with the southpaw.

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Wanted to slap Pant

The legendary all-rounder was so miffed that he wanted to slap the wicketkeeper-batter.

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Kapil Dev want to slap rishabh pant

What he said?

"I was surprised to see Pant. He got injured and then recovered and returned to the team. What a brilliant game he had. Pant has won hearts," Kapil Dev told ABP News.

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Kapil Dev want to slap rishabh pant

'Wonderful comeback'

"I felt like slapping Pant and saying, 'Son, you are such a great player, what a wonderful comeback you have made. The team was in so much trouble without you," he added.

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Kapil Dev want to slap rishabh pant

Horrific car accident

Rishabh Pant was involved in a horrific car crash on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on December 30, 2022.

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Kapil Dev want to slap rishabh pant

Lucky escape

Luckily, Pant escaped without suffering any career-threatening injuries. However, he had to stay away from cricket for over 15 months.

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