Ajinkya Rahane’s move to Delhi Capitals has been confirmed by the franchise on Thursday, November 14. In return, Delhi Capitals will give Rajasthan Royals Mayank Markande and Rahul Tewatia, according to reports.
IANS had reported DC’s interest in Rahane back in August. This will be another big trade for DC who have tried their best to revamp the team ever since the JSW Group came onboard in 2019.
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While R. Ashwin was picked up last week, last season they brought in Shikhar Dhawan from Sunrisers Hyderabad who ended up scoring 521 runs as DC managed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2012.
A senior Rajasthan Royals official had confirmed the development to news agency IANS earlier and said: “Yes, we are trading with DC and will get the duo of Markande and Tewatia in return. But yes, final approval is awaited.”
Commenting on Ashwin’s inclusion, head coach Ricky Ponting had said: “Ashwin adds a lot of value to any team that he’s a part of, and I’m sure it’s going to be no different when he joins Delhi Capitals. It is no secret that the pitch on our home ground is on the slower side, and is known to assist spinners. I believe, Ashwin, with his clever bowling, will have a tremendous impact when he bowls on it.”
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal had said: “I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Ravichandran Ashwin to the Delhi Capitals family. He’s easily one of the best and most experienced spinners around, with a tremendous record in India and IPL colours. There’s no doubt in my mind that Ashwin’s presence will benefit our team tremendously, as we eye the big prize — the IPL title.”
With inputs from IANS
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