Delhi Capitals IPL 2024 list of retained and released players.
The trading window for the upcoming 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League concluded on Sunday, November 26. As anticipated, participating franchises witnessed a notable shuffle in their draft squads ahead of the auction. The trading decisions included surprising changes, such as the transfers of Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur, which caught the fans off guard. Notably, the Delhi Capitals, a perennial favorite, made noteworthy alterations and additions to their roster.
The Capitals’ consistent success is attributed to their formidable squad and adept management. In a significant development ahead of the forthcoming season, it was officially announced that Rishabh Pant, the team’s icon player and wicketkeeper-batter, will assume the role of captaincy. Pant missed the previous season due to a severe car accident in December 2022, which kept him away from the game for an extended period.
Delhi Capitals Released Player: Rilee Rossouw, Chetan Sakariya, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Phil Salt, Mustafizur Rahman, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ripal Patel, Sarfaraz Khan, Aman Khan, Priyam Garg
Delhi Capitals Retained Players: Rishabh Pant, David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Yash Dhull, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Pravin Dubey, Vicky Ostwal, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, , Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
In the 2023 season, the Delhi-based franchise faced challenges, finishing ninth on the points table and experiencing setbacks in the league stage. Amidst speculations, the franchise either released or retained players like Manish Pandey and Sarfaraz Khan for the next season, [clarifying that the rumors were accurate/contrary to rumors, they did/did not retain these players]. To reinforce their squad and mount a stronger challenge in the upcoming edition, the Capitals strategically let go of less impactful players, making room for acquisitions that could contribute to their quest for the maiden trophy in the lucrative league.