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DC in IPL 2023 (Image Source: Twitter)
Delhi Capitals (DC) are having a terrible IPL so far as they have lost all of their five matches. In Rishabh Pant’s absence, David Warner got the opportunity to lead the team. But, the veteran Aussie batter has failed miserably. He has scored some runs while opening for the team. But, his strike rate has been a concern.
Now, they are gearing up to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 20 April 2023 in front of the home crowd. But, ahead of this clash, they dealt a major blow as the report of 16 bats along with pads, shoes, thigh pads, and gloves getting stolen from players’ kit bags surfaced on social media. Seeing that fans shared their views.
Misery continues for DC both in and out of the field during IPL 2023
According to the reports of Indian Express, among those 16 bats, five bats belonged to teenager Yash Dhull, three belonged to captain David Warner, two to all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, three to wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Salt, and three to all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. Some players misplaced their shoes, gloves, and other accessories. The franchise have already filed a complaint regarding this.
While speaking to Indian Express, a source close to DC said: “All of them were shocked when they heard that everyone had lost something or the other from their kit bags. This is the first time such an incident has happened and the matter was soon raised to the logistics department, police, and later at the airport. The investigation is on”. However, DC are still in confusion as it is the first time any franchise lost cricket equipment while in transit.
Many DC players have contacted their representatives and asked to send them a handful of bats before the next game. However, they somehow managed to continue their practice sessions on 18 April ahead of the KKR clash. In the last edition of the IPL, DC defeated KKR twice convincingly.
Here is how fans have reacted to the reports:
Fans ne kiya Hoga , bat rehte hue bhi yeh kuch nhi kr rahe the saarein match har gaye hai
— Satyam (@Satyamtweets22) April 19, 2023
DC already at 10th position and here thieves stole their bats. 😭😭
— DK (@CricCrazyDK) April 19, 2023
David Warner to these thieves : pic.twitter.com/vpD3AgJKxB
— DK (@CricCrazyDK) April 19, 2023
This guy stealing bats on a higher level now pic.twitter.com/5H31E9JtwB
— Nikhil. (@fundoozx) April 19, 2023
Last option for DC Batters 😫 pic.twitter.com/7nCckIaFxc
— ICT Man (@Sudhir44612324) April 19, 2023
Chalo waise bhi kaun sa jeet rahe they. Ab excuse milega ki hamare paas to bat e nahi hai🥲
— ਸ਼ਮਸ਼ੇਰ ਸਿੰਘ Shamsher Singh (@Shamsher0793) April 19, 2023
Ponting ne spring fit karne ko bheje honge chupke se
— Jahazi (@Oye_Jahazi) April 19, 2023
jaise khel rhe hai uss hisab se toh pura KIT Bag chori ho jana chahiye.
— Hunटरर ♂ (@nickhunterr) April 19, 2023
After playing so badly in IPL and now this. Delhi Capitals players rn pic.twitter.com/0oBc6HKXge
— Rahman Sheikh IRTS (@rahmanology) April 19, 2023