Delhi Capitals have signed Afghanistan allrounder Gulbadin Naib. He’ll be a replacement for the injured Mitchell Marsh for the rest of the IPL season. This will be Naib’s maiden debut in the IPL. After he was brought in for his reserve price of INR 50 lakh.
Marsh played four games for DC before. He was ruled out of IPL 2024 with a hamstring injury. Marsh had gone back to Perth from India on April 12 to consult CA’s medical staff. Ten days later, the DC head coach Ricky Ponting revealed at an event in Delhi that Marsh was not going to return to India.
Gulbadin Naib’s Joining & Marsh Recovery Update
Ponting also said there that the T20 World Cup, where Marsh is likely to lead Australia, would not be an issue as Marsh continues his recovery. As they can replace him with Gulbadin Naib.
In the four matches Mitchell Marsh played, he scored 61 in three innings. With a high score of 23 and bowled eight overs for just one wicket. His economy rate was 12.87. This is the second season in a row that DC has lost Marsh’s services midway. A big-ticket signing at INR 6.5 crore, he played only nine games for them in 2023.
DC are currently sixth on the points table with four wins from nine games and their remaining games are against Mumbai Indians (MI), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
How Can We See Gulbadin Naib in DC?
Naib’s integration presents exciting possibilities for the Capitals. Naib’s bowling, while not his primary strength, could provide valuable support to the frontline attack, especially during powerplays and death overs.
The success of this gamble hinges on Gulbadin Naib adapting quickly to the high-octane environment of the IPL. The pitches in India are known to be batting-friendly. And Naib’s ability to cash in on this will be crucial. The upcoming matches are pivotal for the Delhi franchise. Naib’s contributions could be the difference between a glorious finish and a disappointing exit. Let’s see!
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