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DC Coach Says Auqib Nabi Will Debut When Team Balance Allows

Impact Player choices are deciding the timing of the high-priced seamer's debut.

Overview

  • Munaf Patel, speaking Wednesday before the Gujarat Titans game, said Delhi has not found a slot for the uncapped fast bowler yet.
  • Patel said Nabi is match-ready and will play in a game where Delhi does not use an extra batter as the Impact Player, a rule that allows a mid-match substitute.
  • He praised Nabi’s work in training, noting the pacer regularly bowls 10 to 12 overs in the nets and often asks to bowl more.
  • Nabi arrived off a standout Ranji Trophy run with 60 wickets and a decisive spell in Jammu and Kashmir’s maiden title win over Karnataka.
  • Patel said Nabi is building variations to handle IPL hitters, explaining that even good balls can go for runs against this level of batting.