Left-arm orthodox spinner Axar Patel has joined the squad after recovering from Covid-19 and will complete an already formidable lineup which also includes leg-spinner Amit Mishra and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
In a video uploaded by the franchise on Sunday, Mohammad Kaif praised Patel for playing a key role in the side’s success last season. He added that the spin-troika playing together in Chennai would be a ‘dream’ bowling attack.
Mohammad Kaif picked SRH’s premier leg-spinner, Rashid Khan, as the key adversary. He, however, also showed confidence in DC’s bowlers, pointing to Mishra and Marcus Stoinis, who were instrumental in the team’s win against the Mumbai Indians.
With 3 wins from 4 games, DC are placed 3rd on the points table. Meanwhile, David Warner’s SRH have won just one of their last 4 games and sit at 2nd from bottom.
“Rishabh Pant’s captaincy is a great sign” - Mohammad Kaif
Mohammad Kaif also compared both teams’ batting lineups. He stated that DC’s batters are more experienced and the presence of in-form Shikhar Dhawan and Steve Smith give them an edge. Kaif also lauded new skipper Rishabh Pant for his poised leadership in difficult conditions.
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