Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje Reach Mumbai, But Won’t Feature In Delhi Capitals’ Opening Fixture On April 10

Both Rabada and Nortje arrived after playing in the first two ODIs of the ongoing three-match series against Pakistan in South Africa which is currently locked at one-all. They are among five South African cricketers including Quinton de Kock, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi to have left the series midway for the T20 league in India. Also Read - IPL 2021: Shahrukh Khan Reminds Anil Kumble of Kieron Pollard

Rabada and Nortje arrived at their team hotel on Tuesday and now will have to undergo a mandatory quarantine for one week before being allowed to enter team bio-bubble. What this means is that they won’t be available for DC’s opening match of the season when they face three-time champions Chennai Super Kings on April 10 at the Wankhede Stadium. Also Read - Batting Legend Rahul Dravid to Speak at MIT Sports Analytics Conference

“Delhi Capitals’ fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje arrived at the team hotel in Mumbai on Tuesday. Rabada and Nortje will be in quarantine for one week,” DC said in a media release.