Dubai : Delhi Capitals have written to the Indian Premier League Governing Council, asking for a player replacement for Ishant Sharma.
The India pacer has so far played just one game for the franchise against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 13th edition of the IPL.
“Yes, we have sent in a request to the organisers for a replacement for Ishant,” the source said.
Delhi Capitals are facing a few injury worries this season that started with Ishant having to miss the first few games due to back neuralgia before playing a game. Ravichandran Ashwin too injured his shoulder in the first game of the season after starting off with wickets in his very first over.
While the shoulder injury recovered quickly, luck wasn’t on Amit Mishra’s side. Trying to pick a return catch off Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana’s bat, Mishra injured a tendon in the ring finger of his bowling hand. In the end, he was ruled out of the tournament and had to undergo surgery.
Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant is also currently out of action as he has a strained hamstring which will need a week’s rest. Pant, on Friday, limped his way to complete the catch off Varun Aaron’s bat as Delhi Capitals celebrated an emphatic win over Rajasthan Royals at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
