Delhi Capitals Set to Retain Key Players for IPL 2025
In an interview with Star Sports, Harbhajan emphasized the importance of retaining these players, stating, “If I were part of the management, I would definitely keep Rishabh Pant. Axar Patel, Stubbs, and Fraser-McGurk should also be retained. As for the fifth player, Mitch Marsh could be a great choice. I believe at least four out of these five players should remain with the team.”
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 retention period approaches, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has put forth his recommendations for the Delhi Capitals (DC). He believes the franchise should retain Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Mitchell Marsh.
The Delhi Capitals made a significant achievement in 2020 by reaching their first IPL final. However, in the recent 2024 season, they narrowly missed out on the playoffs, finishing with a record of seven wins and seven losses, accumulating 14 points based on net run rate.
Rishabh Pant had a noteworthy season in 2024, featuring in 13 matches where he scored 446 runs at an impressive strike rate of 155.40. Axar Patel, a vital all-rounder, played in 14 matches, amassing 235 runs at a strike rate of 131.28 and taking 11 wickets with an economy rate of 24.00. Tristan Stubbs also showcased his talent, scoring 378 runs in 14 matches with a strike rate of 190.91. Jake Fraser-McGurk, a newcomer to the IPL, made a splash in his debut season, scoring 330 runs in nine matches at an exceptional strike rate of 234.04.
In an interview with Star Sports, Harbhajan emphasized the importance of retaining these players, stating, “If I were part of the management, I would definitely keep Rishabh Pant. Axar Patel, Stubbs, and Fraser-McGurk should also be retained. As for the fifth player, Mitch Marsh could be a great choice. I believe at least four out of these five players should remain with the team.”
Additionally, the Delhi Capitals have made strategic changes to their coaching staff, appointing former players Hemang Badani as head coach and Venugopal Rao as the director of cricket. These moves aim to bolster the team’s performance ahead of the upcoming IPL season. Notably, cricket legend Sourav Ganguly has been named the Director of Cricket for JSW Sports, adding further expertise to the organization.
As the IPL 2025 season draws near, the Delhi Capitals are looking to build on their recent performances and strengthen their squad with key player retainments and strategic leadership changes.
