May ask Sarfaraz to be wicketkeeper
NEW DELHI: As Rishabh Pant braces for an extended absence from cricket following an twist of fate, delhi capitals are in a repair to discover a alternative for his or her captain and superstar wicketkeeper.
TOI understands that pants is nearly sure to pass over this yr’s IPL whilst his center of attention would solely be on by some means getting are compatible for the ODI World Cup in India later within the yr.
However, it’s been realized that the Capitals control is considering to way David Warner for main the group in Pant’s absence. Sources additionally stated that the group might ask Mumbai batter. sarfaraz khan to don the gloves if want be. Capitals have constructed a group round Pant and his absence would imply they would need an Indian wicketkeeper as his alternative.
With Pant firing for the ultimate 5 seasons, Capitals have now not invested in wicketkeepers. They do have England wicket-keeper Philip Salt of their ranks this yr however to slot in an in another country wicketkeeper would disrupt the stability of the group.
“Pant has been the mainstay of the middle-order. Warner has the experience of leading IPL teams. The management will speak to him. The middle-order needs an impactful Indian batter now. Sarfaraz will be asked to keep wickets if the combination asks Meanwhile, the team will be looking for a domestic wicketkeeper or a strong batter,” a supply instructed TOI on Wednesday.
There will likely be an eye fixed on Bengal’s 20-year-old left-handed wicketkeeper Abhishek Porel.
If Capitals play Salt, then they’ll must rely on Indian pacers as both Enrich Nortje or Mustafizur Rahman would need to be benched. Mitch Marsh has supplied them a cast all-round choice and it’ll be tricky to bench him. Rovman Powell too, had come via actually neatly throughout the ultimate IPL. All eyes will likely be on Sarfaraz and India’s U-19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull now.
NEW DELHI: As Rishabh Pant braces for an extended absence from cricket following an twist of fate, delhi capitals are in a repair to discover a alternative for his or her captain and superstar wicketkeeper.
TOI understands that pants is nearly sure to pass over this yr’s IPL whilst his center of attention would solely be on by some means getting are compatible for the ODI World Cup in India later within the yr.
However, it’s been realized that the Capitals control is considering to way David Warner for main the group in Pant’s absence. Sources additionally stated that the group might ask Mumbai batter. sarfaraz khan to don the gloves if want be. Capitals have constructed a group round Pant and his absence would imply they would need an Indian wicketkeeper as his alternative.
With Pant firing for the ultimate 5 seasons, Capitals have now not invested in wicketkeepers. They do have England wicket-keeper Philip Salt of their ranks this yr however to slot in an in another country wicketkeeper would disrupt the stability of the group.
“Pant has been the mainstay of the middle-order. Warner has the experience of leading IPL teams. The management will speak to him. The middle-order needs an impactful Indian batter now. Sarfaraz will be asked to keep wickets if the combination asks Meanwhile, the team will be looking for a domestic wicketkeeper or a strong batter,” a supply instructed TOI on Wednesday.
There will likely be an eye fixed on Bengal’s 20-year-old left-handed wicketkeeper Abhishek Porel.
If Capitals play Salt, then they’ll must rely on Indian pacers as both Enrich Nortje or Mustafizur Rahman would need to be benched. Mitch Marsh has supplied them a cast all-round choice and it’ll be tricky to bench him. Rovman Powell too, had come via actually neatly throughout the ultimate IPL. All eyes will likely be on Sarfaraz and India’s U-19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull now.