Munaf Patel Delhi Capitals, Munaf Patel: ‘Munnabhai’ of cricket, two-time IPL champion, will he give Delhi Capitals the first title under his coaching? – delhi capitals announce retained players ahead of mega auction
Two-time IPL champion
Munaf has represented India in all formats. He played 86 international matches and took 125 international wickets. He was part of India’s World Cup-winning team in 2011 and also won the IPL twice with Rajasthan Royals (2008) and Mumbai Indians (2013). Delhi Capitals have retained four players Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs and Abhishek Porel for the upcoming season.
India won the World Cup
When the Indian cricket team won the World Cup after 28 years in 2011 after 1983, Munaf Patel played an important role in it. Patel took four wickets in India’s first World Cup match against Bangladesh. His performance against England was also commendable. His role in the India Pakistan semi-final match in Mohali also could not be forgotten. Munaf Patel took 11 wickets in eight matches including the final. He was also part of the 2007 World Cup squad. Then in the tournament held in West Indies, the team could not progress beyond the group stage.
Retained players of Delhi CapitalsThe franchise has decided to retain Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs and Abhishek Porel ahead of the mega auction. Captain Rishabh Pant’s long relationship with Delhi Capitals has now ended. For the first time in IPL history, Delhi had made it to the finals in the year 2020, but their dream was shattered after losing to Mumbai.
