"We give up" – Delhi Capitals captain publicly admits team's collapse, sparking a storm of criticism

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant ignited a major controversy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with his pessimistic statement following the match against Lucknow Super Giants.

Details: Despite the tournament being in full swing, the team leader effectively "waved the white flag."

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"We no longer have a chance to make the top four this season. We'll try to perform better next year and play cricket with much greater clarity in our actions," Pant declared.

This admission sounded particularly strange given that Lucknow and other rivals still have a mathematical shot at reaching the playoffs.

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