Times are tough for Delhi Capitals. They are currently languishing in the bottom half of the IPL 2024 table with just two wins from seven matches. On top of that, the team has been plagued by injuries to several of their key players.
In their last match against Lucknow Supergiants, the 2020 runners-up saw their explosive opener. David Warner His left arm is injured. The Australian had a tough time staying at the crease, trying to play a scoop shot before finally pulling the ball into the stumps which led to his dismissal.
DC head coach Ricky Poynting shared an update on Warner’s injury ahead of the next clash against Gujarat Titans on Wednesday. The former Australia captain said Warner’s X-ray reports did not reveal anything worrisome and the team will keep their fingers crossed.
“David (Warner) had an X-ray after the last game. That X-ray came back all clear. But, there’s a lot of swelling around his left finger. We’ll give him a fitness test tomorrow morning, and fingers crossed, he’s fine,” Ponting said on the eve of the match. Said.
Although Warner’s injury was not serious, the Capitals of Delhi Will definitely want to have him against the former champion GT. The left-hander is the most dependable player for the team. Last year, he stepped in as captain in Rishabh Pant’s absence. Warner’s absence from the starting line-up in any match is likely to jeopardize DC’s IPL campaign, with the team having managed to win only two matches out of six and are currently 9th in the standings.
DC’s injury list this season
The Capitals were held back by injury concerns this season, making their run more challenging. Last week, his definitive all-rounder Michelle Marsh Returned to Australia after hamstring niggle. DC bowlers Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar also missed some matches due to injury.
With Warner’s availability still in doubt, the team may open the innings with Jake-Fraser McGurk and Prithvi Shaw. McGurk proved his mettle with a half-century against LSG in the last match. Captain Rishabh Pant will have an extra burden on his shoulders if the team is sitting in the Warner dugout against GT.
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