Delhi Capitals are likely to release Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction. One of the main reasons behind it is that the Bangladesh left-arm pacer is not in the best touch. He had an average IPL season in 2023 with the Delhi Capitals. Also, the Bangladesh players tend to remain unavailable during IPL matches due to their national team’s commitments.
Delhi Capitals can free up an overseas spot in their squad for IPL 2024 by releasing Mustafizur Rahman. They can even target another fast bowler in his place. In this listicle now, we will look at the four options DC can look at to replace Rahman in their squad.
1. Delhi Capitals can target Mohammad Amir for IPL 2024
Mohammad Amir will be eligible to play in the IPL next year because he will reportedly receive a British passport soon. The former Pakistan fast bowler has done well against the Indian batters. He has played some matches in India as well, which is why DC can consider roping in him for the next season.
2. Delhi Capitals can target Sheldon Cottrell for IPL 2024
Sheldon Cottrell has been a wicket-taking bowler in T20 cricket. He has been away from IPL since the 2020 season after Rahul Tewatia smashed five sixes off his bowling in Sharjah. However, he is a decent left-arm option in T20 cricket.
3. Dilshan Madushanka
Another left-arm fast bowler who has been grabbing the headlines with his performances is Dilshan Madushanka. The Sri Lankan star bagged three wickets against India in Asia Cup 2023. He secured a massive deal in Lanka Premier League and could play in IPL soon as well.
4. Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc could return to the IPL next year because the T20 World Cup will happen immediately after the league. Starc can work on his T20 game in the IPL. If Delhi Capitals sign him, the combination of Anrich Nortje and Starc will be very dangerous.
