Devastating News for Delhi Capitals
In a devastating blow to the Delhi Capitals (DC) squad, their star all-rounder, Mitchell Marsh, has been officially ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season due to a nagging injury. The confirmation came directly from DC’s head coach, the legendary Ricky Ponting, who addressed the matter in response to a query from the the media.
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Marsh’s Injury Woes and Recovery Process
Marsh, known for his explosive batting and handy bowling, has been grappling with a right hamstring niggle. In an effort to expedite his recovery, he flew back to Australia on April 12 to seek consultation from Cricket Australia’s medical staff. While the Delhi Capitals initially held out hope for his return, Ponting’s recent statement has dashed those expectations.
Ponting’s Candid Remarks
In his response to a question, Ponting stated:
“I don’t think he’ll be coming back. There’s a certain cut off point with replacement players. Cricket Australia were keen to have him at home to start his recovery process and we sent him back as soon as we could.”
T20 World Cup Aspirations
With Marsh widely tipped to lead Australia at the upcoming T20 World Cup, his fitness has become a paramount concern. Ponting shed light on the all-rounder’s World Cup prospects, saying:
“They’ve been managing his rehab for a couple of weeks now. I spoke to him the other day and it seems it’s taken a little longer than he first thought to get over it. I don’t think the T20 World Cup would be an issue.”
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Marsh’s Underwhelming IPL 2024 Campaign
Marsh’s IPL 2024 campaign has been far from impressive, with the all-rounder featuring in only four games for DC. In three innings, he managed a meager 61 runs, with a high score of 23. His bowling efforts yielded just a solitary wicket during the same period.
Recurring Injury Setbacks
This is not the first time Marsh has been sidelined mid-season for DC. In the previous edition of the IPL, he was able to play only nine games before an injury disrupted his campaign.
Delhi Capitals’ Current Standing and Upcoming Fixture
Currently placed eighth on the points table with three wins from a possible eight, DC’s task of securing a playoff berth has become increasingly arduous. Their next challenge will be a clash against the formidable Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.
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