Ever wondered if a change of name can change fortunes for anyone? Well, it definitely did for the Delhi Capitals as they finished 3rd last year after changing their name from Daredevils to Capitals. In today scenario, Kagiso Rabada feels that Delhi Capitals will put out a great show with the ball this year.
Since the IPL is to take place in the UAE this year, the pitches are more likely to be spin conducive. As a result, the likes Amit Mishra, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin will play key roles for the Capitals this year. More often than not, we’ll see Delhi play 3 spinners on the turning tracks of Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Delhi Capitals will look for fresh start – Rabada
Kagiso Rabada, who has been a part of the Delhi franchise since a while feels that last year they were close to winning the title. He also thinks that the Delhi players shouldn’t live in the past and should look for a new beginning this year.
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“We had a really good season in 2019, so I know that we can challenge and win this competition because we came really close last season, so mentally I guess that helps. But also, it is a new tournament so we have to start again and we’ve got a nice group put together, nice team,” Rabada said in an official release issued by Delhi Capitals.
The South African bowler feels that the Delhi side to bank on some early performances early on in the tournament. Since it’s going to be a fresh start for the franchise in the new normal. He’s all geared up and also at the same time looking to bond with the new mates in the side.
“We have to start again and start the whole process, so hopefully we can get off to a good start but win at the end of the season — we want to be the most consistent team and win at times when we really, really need to win, It feels good to be running in and to be with some teammates as well.
It is, of course, some old teammates and some new ones,” said Rabada on his first training session with the franchise.
