Australian all-rounder Jake Fraser-McGurk has been named as a replacement for Lungi Ngidi for the upcoming edition of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Ngidi was ruled out due to an injury. Fraser-McGurk, who has played 2 ODIs for Australia, joined the franchise at his reserve price of INR 50 Lac. This announcement comes as the Capitals aim to improve their performance after finishing 9th on the points table last season where they won only 5 of their 14 games. In other news, Rishabh Pant has been declared fit and is set to lead the franchise after recovering from a car accident.
Jake Fraser-McGurk Signs with Delhi Capitals for IPL 2024
Australian all-rounder Jake Fraser-McGurk has been signed by the Delhi Capitals as a replacement for injured South African pacer Lungi Ngidi for the upcoming edition of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL).
Fraser-McGurk, who has played two One-Day Internationals for Australia, will join the franchise at his reserve price of INR 50 Lac. The Capitals will be hoping to improve upon their disappointing ninth-place finish in the tournament last year, where they won just five of their 14 games.
Background on Jake Fraser-McGurk
Fraser-McGurk is a talented all-rounder who made his first-class debut for Western Australia in 2022. He impressed with both bat and ball, scoring 368 runs at an average of 38.89 and taking 17 wickets at an average of 27.53.
The 21-year-old made his international debut for Australia in an ODI series against England in November 2022. He scored 29 runs and took one wicket in two matches.
FAQs
1. Why was Lungi Ngidi ruled out of the IPL? Ngidi was ruled out of the IPL due to an injury. The specific nature of the injury has not been disclosed.
2. What is Jake Fraser-McGurk's role in the team? Fraser-McGurk is an all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball. He is expected to play a similar role in the Capitals squad as Ngidi, providing both bowling and batting options.
3. What are the expectations for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024? The Capitals will be looking to improve upon their disappointing performance last year. They will be hoping to qualify for the playoffs and challenge for the title.
4. Who will lead the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024? Rishabh Pant has been declared fit and is set to lead the Capitals in IPL 2024. Pant missed the majority of the 2023 season due to a car accident.
5. What is the reserve price for signing Jake Fraser-McGurk? Fraser-McGurk's reserve price was INR 50 Lac. This means that the Capitals signed him for the minimum price at which he could be bought in the auction.
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