DC began IPL 2025 on a strong note, securing victories in their first four matches. However, their momentum dropped sharply in the second half of the season, where they managed just three more wins in their final 10 games. The game against SunRisers Hyderabad was washed out due to rain.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said that the Delhi Capitals should consider parting ways with Jake Fraser-McGurk and rethink Faf du Plessis' future with the team ahead of IPL 2026. Chopra also said that the South African batter cannot continue to be the vice-captain.
"Comes very cheap, he is for ₹2 crore only, but he is not getting younger by the day, and you cannot make him the vice-captain because when you make him the vice-captain, you drop him only when he gets injured, or else you find it difficult to drop him," he added.
Wondering What You Would Do With Faf du Plessis - Aakash Chopra
Chopra said that Delhi Capitals could consider retaining Faf du Plessis due to his low purchase price of ₹2 crore. He pointed out that Axar Patel's injury made it difficult to drop du Plessis despite his form.
Faf du Plessis stepped in as captain for Delhi Capitals’ final two matches when regular skipper Axar Patel was unavailable. Du Plessis underperformed with the bat, scoring only 202 runs in nine innings at a modest strike rate of 123.92.
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Releasing Jake Fraser-McGurk and Mukesh Kumar alone could free up ₹17 crore for the Capitals. If they also decide not to retain Faf du Plessis, another ₹2 crore could be added, totaling ₹19 crore in potential funds.
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