Delhi Capitals (DC) have signed promising Australian all-rounder Jake Fraser-McGurk as a alternative for South African pacer Lungi Ngidi for the IPL 2024 season. Fraser-McGurk, 21, is thought for his right-handed batting and leg-spin bowling. He has been hailed as the subsequent large factor in Australian cricket because of his spectacular batting model, timing, and power-hitting talents.
Fraser-McGurk made headlines final 12 months by scoring 257 runs in eight innings at a strike price of 158.64 for the Melbourne Renegades within the Massive Bash League (BBL) 2023-24. He additionally achieved a exceptional feat by scoring a 29-ball century within the Marsh Cup, Australia’s home ODI competitors, breaking information set by Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers for the quickest Checklist-A tons.
His efficiency earned him a world call-up for Australia’s sequence towards the West Indies, the place he performed two ODIs and scored 10 (5) and 41 (18) respectively. Delhi Capitals’ resolution to signal Fraser-McGurk appears strategic, particularly after shedding their younger batter Harry Brook to damage, who was valued at ₹4 crore.
Fraser-McGurk’s addition to the staff offers a batting alternative for Ngidi, who wasn’t anticipated to be an everyday starter. Delhi Capitals’ coach Ricky Ponting has been a vocal admirer of Fraser-McGurk, advocating for his fast-tracked entry into the Australian cricket system.
The Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2024 marketing campaign will kick off on March 23 towards the Punjab Kings.
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