Ex-Australian cricketer Tom Moody has suggested a bold decision for the Delhi Capitals after their string of defeats in the IPL 2023 season. Moody recommended dropping Prithvi Shaw from the starting lineup and replacing him with Mitchell Marsh for their match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Shaw has struggled with his batting, scoring only 34 runs in five games, including two ducks. Moody believes that IPL 2023 may not be Shaw’s year to shine, and it’s time for the franchise to make a tough call to avoid further damage.
The Capitals have been facing difficulty in getting off to a good start, putting pressure on the middle and lower order. Tom Moody thinks that bringing in Marsh could improve the team’s batting depth and give them a left-right combination at the top of the order. Marsh is known for his aggressive batting style and has been batting at number three for the Capitals. Moody believes that the pairing of Marsh and David Warner will be difficult to bowl to, with a 6ft4in and a 5ft8in batter combination.
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Moody stresses that the Delhi Capitals need to make a cold, hard decision to save their chances in the tournament. The think tank, which includes head coach Ricky Ponting and director of cricket Sourav Ganguly, must take action to avoid any more losses.
The Capitals have yet to win a match this season, putting them at the bottom of the table. Moody believes that a change in the batting order could help the team earn their first victory. With their losing streak continuing, the Delhi Capitals need to make some changes and take some risks to turn their fortunes around. Will they heed Tom Moody’s advice and bring in Mitchell Marsh for the crucial match against Kolkata Knight Riders? Fans will have to wait and see.