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Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes that Delhi Capitals (DC) have shifted their focus to the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), and former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Sourav Ganguly has now been roped in to play his part. should be given. The head coach of the team will replace Ricky Ponting.
DC are getting ready to play their last match of IPL 2023 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dharamshala on Wednesday. David Warner’s team is already out of the playoff race with only 8 points from 12 matches so far.
“Sourav Ganguly’s presence in the Delhi dugout is a big deal. I think if Dada is given the responsibility of coach as well, he can make a big difference in this team. Dada has knowledge of psychology of Indian players. He knows how to run the dressing room and Delhi should definitely take advantage of that,” Irfan Pathan told Star Sports.
He said, ‘Warner has said at the time of the toss that his team is now preparing for the next season and in this context it would not be wrong to see Ganguly in a changed role.’
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As the playoff race intensifies in IPL 2023, teams are making every effort to make it to the top four. It has been a very competitive season. With two crucial points on the line, Punjab Kings are set to host Delhi Capitals as IPL 2023 sees their first match at the scenic HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. This is the second home of the Punjab Kings.
Pathan spoke highly of young Punjab Kings batsman Prabhsimran Singh – who had scored his maiden IPL hundred in the previous match against the same opposition. Irfan believes that the young top-order batsman from Punjab is a future star.
“Prabhasimran did the job of a senior batsman against Delhi Capitals but the thing to remember is that he is young, and bats with great finesse and power. He has all kinds of shots. I think he is a future star.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif also heaped praise on the 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman and claimed that the IPL platform will never shy away from introducing young and dynamic talents to the world. “It is the tradition of IPL. Bring new talent and give it a chance. He will definitely shine. Prabhasimran is that kind of talent. He has all kinds of shots and not only has the ability to finish off innings but can also take the team to a strong total,” Kaif said on Star Sports.
Delhi Capitals’ playoff hopes may have been dashed but teams cannot afford to take the David Warner-led side lightly. The presence of some strong characters in the coaching staff helps the teams to overcome difficult situations.
Meanwhile, a spirited Lucknow Super Giants team continued their unbeaten run against five-time champions Mumbai Indians, beating Mumbai Indians by 5 runs in Lucknow last night. With this win, LSG kept their playoff hopes alive and dashed MI’s dreams of finishing in the top four.
LSG left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan bowled exceptionally well in the final over to defend ten runs against Tim David and Cameron Green. Kaif praised Mohsin – who was out of cricket for almost a year due to injury – made maximum impact in his second game of Tata IPL 2023. Kaif praised the Uttar Pradesh pacer for sticking to his basics and delivering deliveries under pressure.
“Mohsin Khan did not crack under pressure despite Tim David appearing in dangerous touch. UP cricketers are shining in IPL 2023, Rinku (Singh) doing it for KKR and Mohsin doing the same for LSG in a crucial game. Very important win for LSG,” Kaif said about Mohsin.
