DC assistant coach Pravin Amre confirmed that David Warner and pacer Ishant Sharma will take another week to fully recover from their injuries.
In a recent development, the Delhi Capitals (DC) received positive news on the injury front but will still be without key players David Warner and Ishant Sharma for at least another week. Assistant coach Pravin Amre confirmed the update after DC’s victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Saturday.
Earlier, David Warner injured his finger while attempting a lap shot against the Lucknow Super Giants on April 12th. He missed the subsequent match against the Gujarat Titans but played against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 20th. Ishant, on the other hand, has been recovering from back spasms.
“I think Warner will take one more week [to be fully fit], and so will Ishant. Warner had an MRI scan, which revealed the injury, and he needs rest for two to three weeks. We expect them to be available for selection when we return to Delhi,” said Amre, as quoted by the Hindustan Times. This means Warner and Ishant might be available for DC’s outing against the Rajasthan Royals on May 7th, but not anytime before that.
Prithvi Shaw also missed the MI match due to illness. “Prithvi wasn’t feeling well when we reached the ground, so we decided to go with Abhishek Porel,” Amre explained.
After a shaky start to the season, losing four of their first five games, DC has bounced back with four wins in their last five, putting them firmly back in contention for the playoffs. DC skipper Rishabh Pant, along with in-form batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, has been the muscle behind the bat in their latest matches, with valuable contributions from Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel, and Shai Hope.
Delhi’s recent convincing victories will only boost their confidence in the game and help them cement their position in the playoffs. With four matches left to play, they will look to continue their winning momentum against KKR at the Eden Gardens on April 29th.
Last Updated on April 28, 2024
