<p>England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings believes that he has improved as a cricketer and is ready to make a difference in his second stint for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League starting April 9.</p>.<p>Billings, who was part of the Delhi franchise in 2016 and 2017, was bought by the Capitals for his base price of Rs 2 crore in the IPL auction in February.</p>.<p>"My game has improved a lot since I last played for Delhi. Hopefully, we can kick-on as a group and win the competition this year," Billings said.</p>.<p>"It's great to be back at the IPL. There are a great group of players and the DC camp has been very welcoming. I am very excited to be here," he said.</p>.<p>The 29-year-old Billings has so far scored 3,527 runs, taken 107 catches and effected 17 stumpings in 187 T20 matches.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/from-rising-star-to-ipl-team-captain-the-inspiring-journey-of-rishabh-pant-969293.html">From rising star to IPL team captain - the inspiring journey of Rishabh Pant</a></strong></p>.<p>"I love the IPL. It's one of the best competitions in the world and the buzz around the IPL is something that you can't get anywhere else in the world, so I am just looking forward to playing in the tournament again," he said.</p>.<p>Delhi Capitals will be lead by young Rishabh Pant this year after regular skipper Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the entire season due to a shoulder injury.</p>.<p>Billings, who spent a considerable amount of time with Pant during his previous stint with the Delhi franchise, recounted his first-ever experience of watching the Indian bat.</p>.<p>"I remember the first time I saw Rishabh play. We had a middle practice, and he was hitting bowlers like Chris Morris, Nathan Coulter-Nile and lot of other bowlers everywhere and then I asked Rahul Dravid (then Delhi franchise mentor), 'Who is this guy?'," he said.</p>.<p>"And now we all know who Rishabh Pant is and I actually said back then that he's probably the best young player I have ever seen.</p>.<p>"We have seen what he does on a regular basis in the India shirt and also in the Delhi shirt. I am really happy for him and he will go from strength to strength."</p>.<p>DC will begin their IPL 2021 campaign against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 10.</p>
<p>England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings believes that he has improved as a cricketer and is ready to make a difference in his second stint for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League starting April 9.</p>.<p>Billings, who was part of the Delhi franchise in 2016 and 2017, was bought by the Capitals for his base price of Rs 2 crore in the IPL auction in February.</p>.<p>"My game has improved a lot since I last played for Delhi. Hopefully, we can kick-on as a group and win the competition this year," Billings said.</p>.<p>"It's great to be back at the IPL. There are a great group of players and the DC camp has been very welcoming. I am very excited to be here," he said.</p>.<p>The 29-year-old Billings has so far scored 3,527 runs, taken 107 catches and effected 17 stumpings in 187 T20 matches.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/from-rising-star-to-ipl-team-captain-the-inspiring-journey-of-rishabh-pant-969293.html">From rising star to IPL team captain - the inspiring journey of Rishabh Pant</a></strong></p>.<p>"I love the IPL. It's one of the best competitions in the world and the buzz around the IPL is something that you can't get anywhere else in the world, so I am just looking forward to playing in the tournament again," he said.</p>.<p>Delhi Capitals will be lead by young Rishabh Pant this year after regular skipper Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the entire season due to a shoulder injury.</p>.<p>Billings, who spent a considerable amount of time with Pant during his previous stint with the Delhi franchise, recounted his first-ever experience of watching the Indian bat.</p>.<p>"I remember the first time I saw Rishabh play. We had a middle practice, and he was hitting bowlers like Chris Morris, Nathan Coulter-Nile and lot of other bowlers everywhere and then I asked Rahul Dravid (then Delhi franchise mentor), 'Who is this guy?'," he said.</p>.<p>"And now we all know who Rishabh Pant is and I actually said back then that he's probably the best young player I have ever seen.</p>.<p>"We have seen what he does on a regular basis in the India shirt and also in the Delhi shirt. I am really happy for him and he will go from strength to strength."</p>.<p>DC will begin their IPL 2021 campaign against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 10.</p>