Pant Prioritizes Delhi Captaincy Over India Call-Up; Kohli's Absence Noted

• Rishabh Pant delays joining the Indian squad for the New Zealand ODI series to captain Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• Pant's Delhi team has already secured a quarter-final spot, showcasing his leadership and performance.
• Virat Kohli, also part of Delhi, played only two matches in the tournament, contrasting with Pant's commitment.
• Pant's strong performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (212 runs, 2 fifties) is crucial for his insecure spot in the national team.
• Shreyas Iyer also delays joining the national team, captaining Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Why It Matters: Pant's dedication to Delhi's captaincy highlights his fight for a secure spot in the national team.