Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Prithvi Shaw and Mukesh Kumar (Image credit: Delhi Capitals/IPL) The acquisitions made at the auction table have added depth to the Delhi Capitals squad. Here he stands…
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Impact Player Rule: Game Changer or All-Round Killer?Strength: The lower-middle order looks threatening. The addition of David Miller brings experience. Tristian Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma and captain Axar Patel give DC enough firepower to loosen up towards the end.Weakness: Inability to perform in crunch situations, the main reason they’ve only made the finals once in 18 seasons. Uncertainty over Australian pacer Mitchell Starc’s availability has compounded the problems.Opportunity: Axar Patel gets a chance to showcase his tactical talent and present his case to lead Team India.Threat: Mastering the Powerplay may prove to be a problem if KL Rahul’s opening partner is not sorted out. Will it be Pathum Nissanka, Prithvi Shaw or Abhishek Porel? Playing too slowly in the beginning can be discouraging.
