In a surprising turn of events, the Delhi Capitals have decided to drop Mustafizur Rahman from their playing XI in their game against the Kolkata Knight Riders today. This news has come as a shock to Rahman’s fans, particularly from his home country Bangladesh. The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is abuzz with speculations as to why the Bangladeshi pacer has been dropped.
Why is Mustafizur Rahman not playing today?
Delhi Capitals captain David Warner won the toss and decided to bowl first. However, when the team sheet arrived, Rahman’s name was conspicuously missing. It has been reported that Rahman has been dropped from the team due to poor performances in the last two games, where he conceded 79 runs in 7 overs and managed to pick up just one wicket.
In place of Rahman, the team has decided to go with veteran Indian pacer Ishant Sharma, who has played 93 matches and has picked up 73 wickets at an economy rate of 8.10 in the Indian Premier League. Additionally, to strengthen their batting options, the team has filled the foreign slot with Phil Salt. Phil Salt, who is a wicket-keeper batter from England, was bought by the Delhi Capitals for a sum of Rs. 2 Crores at the 2023 IPL Auction.
Desperation in Delhi camp
It is worth noting that the Delhi Capitals are in desperate need of a win, having lost all five of their games this season. This has put the team under immense pressure, and they have had to make some tough decisions to try and turn things around. The decision to drop Rahman, who is a valuable asset to any team, shows just how far the Delhi Capitals are willing to go to get a win.
The team’s poor form this season has not only disappointed their fans but has also left them worried about their chances of making it to the playoffs. The inclusion of Ishant Sharma and Phil Salt is expected to give the team a much-needed boost in both their bowling and batting departments.
The Delhi Capitals will be hoping that these changes will pay off and that they can finally get their first win of the season. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on, but the team is determined to come out on top and give their fans something to cheer about.
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