Delhi Capitals sign Gulbadin Naib as Mitchell Marsh's replacement
Naib, an Afghanistan all-rounder, will receive INR 50 lakhs from the Delhi Capitals.
Delhi Capitals have signed Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib as a replacement for Mitchell Marsh for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.
Naib, who has played 10 Tests, 91 ODIs and 85 T20Is for Afghanistan, will join the Delhi Capitals squad in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the remainder of the tournament.
The 31-year-old is a handy all-rounder who can bowl right-arm medium pace and bat in the middle order.
He has a T20I strike rate of 144.44 and an average of 25.23 while in the IPL Naib has 89 runs at 22.25 and 20 wickets at 25.60
Naib's signing comes after Marsh was ruled out of the IPL with an ankle injury.
The Delhi Capitals are currently fifth in the IPL standings with four wins from nine matches.
They will be hoping that Naib can help them improve their form and make a push for the playoffs.
Conclusion
The signing of Gulbadin Naib is a shrewd move by the Delhi Capitals. He is a proven performer at the international level and has the potential to make a real impact in the IPL.
The Delhi Capitals will be hoping that Naib can help them turn their season around and reach the playoffs.
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