Foreign Stars Exit Delhi Capitals Mid-Tournament

In a major setback for Delhi Capitals, four of their key overseas players—Faf du Plessis, Mitchell Starc, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Donovan Ferreira—have been ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2025, as per reports.

The absence of these international stars is expected to significantly impact DC’s playoff hopes. Faf du Plessis’ experience at the top, Starc’s lethal pace, McGurk’s explosive form, and Ferreira’s all-round ability were crucial to Delhi’s campaign this season.




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