Delhi Capitals have opted to retain explosive opener Prithvi Shaw, currently recovering from a knee injury sustained in county cricket. Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, have freed up Rs 10.75 crore by releasing out-of-form all-rounder Shardul Thakur.
In contrast to the release of Sarfaraz Khan and Manish Pandey, considered unsuitable for the demands of top-tier T20 cricket like the IPL, head coach Ricky Ponting and team director Sourav Ganguly express confidence in Shaw’s abilities. They anticipate his recovery before the IPL commences in late March next year.
The introduction of the Impact Player rule appears to diminish Shardul’s utility in the IPL context, as neither his bowling nor batting presents enough firepower to secure a position in the top six.
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With a significant budget of Rs 10.75 crore, along with an additional Rs 5 crore, KKR is well-equipped to acquire talent in the market.
RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad have engaged in a trade involving left-arm spin-bowling all-rounders Shahbaz Ahmed and Mayank Dagar. Joe Root, who played only one IPL game for Rajasthan Royals last season, has chosen to opt out of this year’s IPL due to his Test commitments.
