The Delhi Capitals are facing some challenges this IPL season, especially when it comes to scoring big runs. Even though they haven’t quite hit their stride yet, Head Coach Hemang Badani has shown confidence in Jake Fraser-McGurk, an Australian player who hasn’t been performing well so far this year. With just 55 runs under his belt this season, Jake is definitely not having the same kind of impact as he did last year. Still, the team is doing fairly well in the tournament and Badani believes in his young talent.
He mentioned that they aren’t considering dropping Fraser-McGurk from the lineup, especially since they’re currently in a solid position in the standings. Badani pointed out that Jake is an important player for them, someone who can get the team off to a strong start. “He’s a match-winner for us,” he said, acknowledging that while this season’s numbers haven’t been impressive for Jake, the team still believes he has what it takes to turn things around.
As the team gears up for their next match against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, there’s a sense of optimism. Badani feels that because they’ve won five out of six matches, they can afford to have Jake in the squad. If he finds his rhythm, it could really boost the team’s performance.
On another note, Badani addressed the situation with Faf du Plessis, the experienced veteran player. Faf has been out, and while Badani didn’t give too much away about whether Faf will be back soon, he indicated that they would assess his condition the next day. Faf had previously mentioned that he wants to return later in the season, so it’ll be interesting to see what happens.
Overall, Badani seems pretty pleased with how things are going for the team. “We’ve had five good days,” he said with a smile. There’s a positive vibe in the squad, with a lot of laughter and banter going on, which can really help build team morale. It’s good to see that the players are enjoying their time together, which is essential in such a competitive environment.
