Harry Brook Out Of IPL 2024; DC's Strongest Playing XI For IPL 2024

Harry Brook will miss IPL 2024 (X.com)Harry Brook will miss IPL 2024 (X.com)

The news of Rishabh Pant's participation in the training session at Vizag for Delhi Capitals today was a boost for DC fans. However, the disappointment comes with the announcement that English talent Harry Brook has decided to sit out this year's IPL due to personal reasons, following in the footsteps of his fellow Englishmen Mark Wood and Jason Roy. 

Since the last mega auction, Delhi Capitals haven't been the same. They lost several key players and have been plagued by the Rishabh Pant situation. Their ninth-place finish last season was indicative of their struggles. Just as things seemed to be looking up, the departure of Jhye Richardson and now Harry Brook has thrown a wrench in their plans. 

However, the return of Anrich Nortje to bowling is a positive development for Delhi. Whether Nortje will be available for the first game remains uncertain.

There have been rumors circulating that Delhi Capitals are considering 21-year-old Australian talent Jake Fraser-McGurk as a potential replacement for Harry Brook. Another option being discussed as per rumours is Finn Allen. Both players bring their own unique skill sets and could offer valuable contributions to the team if given the opportunity

Delhi Capitals' Strongest Eleven For IPL 2024

In the absence of Harry Brook, Delhi's best XI could feature seasoned opener David Warner alongside Prithvi Shaw at the top of the order, with Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh slotting in at number 3. Rishabh Pant is expected to maintain his usual position at number 4.

With the vacancy left by Brook's omission, the number 5 spot could be filled by South African Tristan Stubbs, although Delhi also has the option of selecting Indian talent Kumar Kushagra, the wicketkeeper-batsman from Bokaro, Jharkhand, for whom they invested 7.2 crores.

Numbers 6 and 7 would likely be occupied by Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel, both of whom are versatile all-rounders. In terms of bowling, Delhi Capitals can rely on the pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Mukesh Kumar, complemented by the spin expertise of Kuldeep Yadav and the left-arm medium pace of Khaleel Ahmed.

Delhi Capitals may lack a designated clean finisher in their batting lineup, but if their top order fires on all cylinders, they have the depth and versatility to adapt to various match situations. 

DC's strongest playing XI for IPL 2024 (In Brook's absence)

David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh,Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav & Mukesh Kumar.


Impact Substitutes: Shai Hope, Ishant Sharma, Kumar Kushagra, Lungi Ngidi, Sumit Kumar.