With just a week left for the commencement of the Indian Premier League (IPL), cricket enthusiasts and fans are already wearing smiles of anticipation. All eyes are on the teams participating in the tournament, with each one eyeing the championship and putting in rigorous practice sessions.
This time, Delhi Capitals are showing great resolve as they have the explosive batsman and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant on their side. Additionally, Delhi Capitals have acquired another formidable player who is known for hitting towering sixes.
The Stellar Player Joining Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals have made a significant change by roping in the Australian all-rounder Jake Fraser-McGurk into their squad before the start of the IPL. Fraser-McGurk has been included as the replacement for the South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi.
Impressive Performance of Jake Fraser-McGurk
Jake Fraser-McGurk has already made a name for himself with his explosive batting. Just recently, he smashed 41 runs off a mere 18 balls in a T20 match against the West Indies. Moreover, Fraser-McGurk grabbed everyone’s attention by scoring a half-century in just 21 balls during the Big Bash League.
In List A cricket, Fraser-McGurk astonished everyone by scoring a century off just 29 balls. His inclusion in the Delhi Capitals squad has injected excitement and anticipation among fans.
Reason Behind Lungi Ngidi’s Omission
Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out due to an injury, which led to Delhi Capitals selecting Jake Fraser-McGurk as his replacement. Ngidi, who has taken 25 wickets in 14 matches in the IPL, has been sidelined due to his injury.
Jake Fraser-McGurk, who has represented Australia in 2 One Day Internationals, brings a fresh dynamic to the team. It’s worth mentioning that the 17th season of the IPL is set to commence on March 22, 2024, with 10 teams participating in the tournament.
The inclusion of Jake Fraser-McGurk adds firepower to the Delhi Capitals squad, and fans are eagerly awaiting his performance in the upcoming IPL matches.