World news – IN – IPL 2020: ‘The form of Prithvi Shaw and Rishabh Pant are the biggest concerns for the Delhi Capitals’ – Aakash Chopraen

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has opined that the lack of form of Prithvi Shaw and Rishabh Pant could be the biggest concerns for the Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of their clash against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2020

He made this observation while talking about the strengths and weaknesses of the Shreyas Iyer-led team in a video shared on his YouTube channel

The reputed commentator observed that the Delhi Capitals bowling arsenal is even better than that of the Mumbai Indians He pointed out that the wicket-taking abilities of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje are complemented very well by the experienced spin department of Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel

While acknowledging that the Delhi Capitals batting might have floundered a little in the last few matches, Aakash Chopra picked their Indian core as their other strength

He reasoned that the presence of Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant does not require the Delhi Capitals to play an overseas batsman in their top five, thereby allowing them to strengthen their bowling

The former KKR player added that all the Delhi Capitals batsmen are quite experienced and have a lot of potential

Aakash Chopra pointed out that the lack of form of some of their top-order batsmen could be one of the biggest concerns for the Delhi Capitals, and highlighted Prithvi Shaw’s tendency to throw away his wicket

He also observed that Rishabh Pant’s batting has been out of character and that the young wicket-keeper has not been his destructive self

The 43-year-old expressed hope that Shreyas Iyer would be able overcome his slightly lean patch and deliver the goods for the Delhi Capitals

This may work for Iyer, however, the bigger worry is Rishabh Pant’s form, who isn’t timing the ball at all What should be done to get Rishabh back in form?

Aakash Chopra signed off by stating that Ravichandran Ashwin’s hamstring injury could be the other concern for the Delhi Capitals, as it could impact the team balance if he is not available for tonight’s game

So Ashwin won’t come back on the field India’s strained hamstring tally is growing Hopefully it is a precaution

The Delhi Capitals would be hoping that Ravichandran Ashwin recovers from his injury and is able to take the field against the Mumbai Indians tonight If not, they might have to include the inexperienced Pravin Dubey or play Sandeep Lamichhane at the expense of Daniel Sams

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