Delhi Capitals have signed Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman as a replacement for Australian batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, who will not be returning for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season due to the ongoing India-Pakistan hostilities. Fraser-McGurk had returned home after the escalation in military tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, which led to the suspension of the IPL for a week.
Mustafizur’s return to Delhi Capitals brings valuable experience, particularly in the death overs where the team has struggled. He has previously played for Delhi in 2022 and 2023, taking eight wickets in 2022 and featuring in two games in 2023. With 38 matches and as many wickets in his IPL career, Mustafizur is known for his off-cutters and clever changes of pace, controlling the game effectively.
The inclusion of Mustafizur also suggests that Mitchell Starc, who was with the DC squad before the suspension, may not be returning for the rest of the season. Mustafizur’s track record of claiming 351 wickets in 281 games across global T20 leagues and domestic competitions makes him a proven and versatile option for Delhi Capitals.
Meanwhile, Quinton de Kock is set to rejoin Kolkata Knight Riders after briefly returning to South Africa, confirming his availability for the upcoming fixture.
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