Delhi Capitals face a do-or-die match against Mumbai Indians today. If they lose, their playoff hopes will be dashed. In a surprise move, Akshar Patel is out, and Faf du Plessis is leading the team.
When du Plessis stepped in for the toss, everyone was stunned. What’s behind Akshar Patel’s absence in this crucial game? The answer lies in his health.
After the toss, du Plessis explained, “Sadly, Akshar’s been unwell for the past two days. He’s got the flu, so we’re wishing him a speedy recovery. He’s had a fantastic season so far, and we’ll definitely miss him today.” Du Plessis added that replacing Akshar won’t be easy, as he’s a game-changer.
Here’s the Delhi Capitals lineup: Faf du Plessis (captain), Abhishek Porel (wicketkeeper), Sameer Rizvi, Aashutosh Sharma, Tristan Stubbs, Dushmanta Chameera, Vipin Negi, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mukesh Kumar.
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