PBKS vs DC IPL 2023: Why is Mukesh Kumar Not Playing Today’s Match IPL? Check Delhi Capitals XI

The Dharamsala Cricket Stadium in Himachal Pradesh sets the stage for match number 64 of Tata IPL 2023. Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are ready to clash once more, and the Capitals have made some changes to their team composition for this encounter. In a strategic move, Delhi has left out paceman Mukesh Kumar for opening batter Prithvi Shaw.

PBKS vs DC IPL 2023: Why is Mukesh Kumar Not Playing Today’s Match IPL?

The Delhi Capitals have made a tactical move of including the out of form opener Prithvi Shaw for pacer Mukesh Kumar. Mukesh has been in and out of the side throughout this IPL, but he has been included among the substitutes for PBKS vs DC match. As Mukesh is among the substitutes, he could come into the eleven in the second innings when DC comes out to bowl. Check what Shikhar Dhawan, the PBKS captain said at the toss,

“We would have bowled first. There is some dew. It should play the same for the entire 40 overs. We have a great lead up to this game thanks to this spectacular venue. Marsh in injured.”

DC Playing 11

1. David Warner (C)
2. Prithvi Shaw
3. Phil Salt (wk)
4. Rilee Rossouw
5. Axar Patel
6. Aman Khan
7. Yash Dhull
8. Anrich Nortje
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Ishant Sharma
11. Khaleel Ahmed

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Mukesh Kumar IPL 2023 Price

Grabbing attention in the 2023 IPL auctions, Mukesh Kumar, a 29-year-old bowler hailing from West Bihar, emerged as a sought-after player and was secured by the Delhi Capitals. The team’s substantial investment of INR 5.5 Crore makes him their highest-priced player. Originating from the Kakarkund village of Gopalganj in Bihar, Mukesh’s journey to the Bengal cricket team began when he showcased his skills in the Vision 2020 trials, conducted in 2014 under the guidance of Ranade Bose, a former Indian pace bowler.

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