Delhi Capitals
Players Retained
What Retained Players Bring to the Table
The retention list of Delhi Capitals reflect a promising blend of youth and experience. All-rounder Axar Patel brings unmatched versatility, he is single-handedly capable of anchoring both the spin department and the middle-order with his consistency and experience. Another spin star, Kuldeep Yadav offers a cutting edge to the DC bowling lineup, his wrist-spin makes him a valuable asset to the team in India’s spin-friendly conditions.
Tristan Stubbs adds explosive potential in the lower-middle-order of the lineup and has the capability of finishing games under pressure. 22 year-old Abhishek Porel is refreshingly dynamic; so far he’s displayed a glimpse of promise both as a dependable wicket-keeper and a versatile middle-order batter.
Disadvantages of Letting Go of Key Players
One of the biggest talking points of the auction is Delhi Capitals releasing Rishabh Pant. DC has lost one of it’s most iconic players and a game-changer with both bat and gloves. Pant’s absence now leaves a void in leadership and a firepower that is next to impossible to replace.
Pant has been pivotal for his team with his aggression in the middle overs, not to mention his wicket-keeping skills added further depth to the squad. With Pant’s departure, DC not only have lost a leader but also a brand who roped in huge crowds with his charm and charisma.
Players Delhi Capitals Aim to Reclaim at the Auction
Parth Jindal, Delhi Capitals co-owner, has openly admitted that he intends to bid for Pant at the mega-auction. DC have a purse of 76.25 cr and can definitely look to reunite with the dynamic player. Pant’s return would immediately bolster the squad and would revive Delhi’s middle- order, strengthening their batting core while also restoring the team’s leading player.
Punjab Kings
Players Retained
What Retained Players Bring to the Table
Top order batter Prabhsimrah Singh has been a crucial cog in the wheel of Punjab’s batting order, bringing an attacking approach while also offering stability as an opener. He has often given the team quick starts and his aggressive gameplay is crucial for the franchise. Meanwhile, Shashank Singh has cemented his place as a finisher and a flexible middle-order batter. He’s someone who can keep the scoreboard going in the death overs, something that Punjab has struggled with. Both retentions add a youthful vigour to the team, giving Punjab a mix of aggression and adaptability in their lineup.
Disadvantages of Letting Go of Key Players
With the release of Arshdeep Singh, Punjab Kings face a major drawback. The left-arm pacer was at the helm of Punjab’s bowling strategy, especially in the death overs. Arshdeep’s departure leaves a huge void in the pace attack that was key to Punjab’s defensive tactics. In high-pressure games, Arshdeep’s consistency in bowling had been instrumental, making his loss a substantial challenge for the team to navigate.
Players Punjab Kings Aim to Reclaim at the Auction
Taking into context that Punjab Kings have only retained two batters and released their top pacer, they might look to bring Arshdeep back with a 110.5 cr purse. Punjab have the largest purse heading into the mega-auction and will look to rebuild their core team.