Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan reckons as Delhi Capitals (DC) have shifted their give attention to the following season of Indian Premier League (IPL), and former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly ought to now be given the function of group’s head coach changing Ricky Ponting.
DC are on the brink of play their penultimate match of the IPL 2023 in opposition to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dharamsala on Wednesday. David Warner’s aspect are already out of Playoffs rivalry and solely have 8 factors from 12 matches up to now.
“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 the psychology of Indian players. He knows how to run the dressing room and Delhi should definitely take advantage of that,” Irfan Pathan instructed Star Sports.
“At the time of the toss, Warner has said that his team has now started preparing for the next season and in this context, it would not be wrong to see Ganguly in a changed role,” he added.
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As the playoffs race within the IPL 2023 continues to get intense, groups are going all-in to e book a seat within the high 4. It has been a really tightly-contested season. With two essential factors on the road, Punjab Kings are set to host Delhi Capitals as IPL 2023 will witness its first match at scenic HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. It is the second house of the Punjab Kings.
Pathan spoke extremely of younger Punjab Kings batter Prabhsimran Singh – who slammed his maiden IPL ton within the earlier recreation in opposition to the identical opposition. Irfan believes the younger top-order batter from Punjab is a future star.
“Prabhsimran did the work 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’s a star of the future,” Pathan mentioned about Prabhsimran.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif additionally lavished reward on the 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter and claimed the platform of IPL won’t ever run in need of introducing younger and dynamic skills to the world. “This is the tradition of IPL. Bring in a new talent and give him a chance. He will definitely shine. Prabhsimran is a talent of that kind. He has all kinds of shots and he not only has the ability to finish the innings but can also take the team to a strong score,” Kaif mentioned on Star Sports.
Delhi Capitals’ Playoffs hopes might need been dashed however groups can’t afford to take the David Warner-led aspect evenly. The presence of some sturdy characters within the teaching employees helps groups get well from harder conditions.
Meanwhile, a spirited Lucknow Super Giants aspect continued its unbeaten run in opposition to five-time champions Mumbai Indians and defeated MI by 5 runs in Lucknow final evening. With this win, LSG saved its playoffs hopes alive and jolted MI’s goals to complete within the high 4.
LSG left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan bowled exceptionally nicely within the closing over to defend ten runs in opposition to Tim David and Cameron Green. Kaif hailed Mohsin – who was away from cricket for nearly a 12 months as a result of harm – made a most influence in his second recreation of TATA IPL 2023. Kaif praised the Uttar Pradesh seamer for sticking to his fundamentals underneath strain and delivering.
“Mohsin Khan didn’t disintegrate under pressure despite Tim David looking in a menacing touch. UP cricketers are shining in the IPL 2023, Rinku (Singh) is doing it for KKR and Mohsin just did that for LSG in a must-win game. Very important victory for LSG,” Kaif mentioned about Mohsin.
