Despite having had a season to look back on, the first Delhi Capitals finalists could make some adjustments to their setup going forward. The Capitals shot as a unit and did well despite having injury problems with great players like Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra and minor criticisms of Rishabh Pant and Ravichandran Ashwin. Shikhar Dhawan sealed his authority and emerged as the franchise’s second-leading run scorer. The swashbuckling southpaw also hit back-to-back tons in the tournament, becoming the first player to do so. Also Read: IPL Auction Date Calendar 2021 News: IPL Auctions In Mind, BCCI Will Probably Host Mushtaq Ali T20 Before Ranji Trophy
Also in the bowling department, they were sharp and on the button on most occasions. While Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap for being the tournament’s leading scorer, his bowling partner Anrich Nortje threw the fastest ball on record in IPL history. Also read – Mega auctions IPL 2021: BCCI informs the franchise, final decision on the mega auction for December
Despite all of this, here are the players they could release before the mega auction: Also read: IPL 2021: Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal to AB De Villiers, Washington Sundar, Players Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) may retain before mega auction
Prithvi Shaw: The young starter promised a lot, but he didn’t live up to his potential as he racked up 228 runs in 13 games. He couldn’t get his team off to a good start as his shot selection led to his downfall. He is someone that the Capitals can release before the mega auction.
Ajinkya Rahane: Much was expected of the veteran but disappointed. Rahane couldn’t get going and seemed to struggle the entire time. The format seems to be a problem for him. In nine starts, he simply scored 113 runs. In search of a starter, the Capitals could release the seasoned right-hander.
Amit Mishra: The veteran could be released. Mishra was unable to be part of the franchise for the entire season as he suffered an injury in a match against KKR. The 37-year-old suffered an injury to the flexor tendon in the ring finger of his bowling hand while trying to retrieve the ball. He chose three fields in three games this season.
Ishant Sharma: The lanky missed the tournament due to injury and with the Capitals doing well in the rhythm department, the franchise could free the veteran. He was ruled out for IPL 2020 due to an abdominal muscle tear.
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