Delhi Capitals’ Director of Cricket, Sourav Ganguly, just lately revealed the workforce’s technique behind Prithvi Shaw’s exclusion from the enjoying XI in opposition to the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Sourav Ganguly said that the workforce determined to open with David Warner and Mitchell Marsh.
Prithvi Shaw was omitted from the enjoying XI of their IPL 2024 opening encounter in Mullanpur on Saturday, March 23. Many expressed shock over Shaw’s exclusion, provided that he was retained by the workforce earlier than the mini-auction in December final yr.
The Delhi Capitals opted for an all-Australian duo of Mitchell Marsh and David Warner. This strategic transfer paid off instantly, because the duo propelled the workforce to a brisk begin, including 39 runs in 19 balls. Marsh scored 20 runs off 12 balls earlier than being dismissed.
Warner smashed two sixes and three boundaries in his 21-ball 29. Regardless of the Capitals’ robust begin, they struggled for momentum, managing solely 174 runs of their allotted 20 overs. The Punjab Kings comfortably chased down the goal with 4 wickets in hand.
Prithvi Shaw Is An Opener – Sourav Ganguly
Talking on the eve of the Delhi Capitals’ second match, Sourav Ganguly defined the choice to open with Mitchell Marsh and David Warner, aiming to optimize the workforce’s batting order for a powerful begin.
“Prithvi Shaw is an opener. We determined to open with Marsh and Warner and Ricky Bhui is a middle-order batter. In order that they bat at completely different positions. So it’s truly not Bhui for positive. It’s a special opening mixture, they opened for Australia they usually have achieved nicely collectively. So we determined to try this,” Sourav Ganguly instructed the press.
Shaw had a disappointing earlier season, managing solely 106 runs in eight matches at a mean of 13.25. He was dropped from the workforce as a consequence of his lack of influence within the first six video games. Nonetheless, he scored 54 runs off 38 balls in opposition to the PBKS in his comeback sport.
Didn’t Get A lot Of Prithvi Shaw In The Camp – Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly famous that the Delhi Capitals’ teaching employees had restricted time to work with Prithvi Shaw through the low season. Ganguly highlighted Shaw’s damage and commitments with Mumbai within the Ranji Trophy 2023-24.
“To be sincere, we didn’t get a lot of Prithvi Shaw within the camp. Sadly, he was injured for a very long time. After he went to England for the county stint in Northamptonshire the place he performed exceptionally nicely and tore his ligament within the knee, we couldn’t get him until February. After he got here again to health, he performed Ranji Trophy.”
“I bear in mind we arrange a four-day coaching camp with him, however then, the NCA introduced him match after which he went on to play Ranji Trophy. You possibly can’t take anyone away from the Ranji Trophy and put in an IPL camp. After which Mumbai gained the event, and he performed until the final day of the event. He performed until the 14th after which joined the camp.”
Prithvi Shaw’s profitable County Championship stint was curtailed by an damage, delaying his return to motion till February. Upon his comeback, he represented Mumbai within the Ranji Trophy, the place they emerged as champions of the home red-ball event.
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