Delhi Capitals announce Ben Dwarshuis as replacement for Chris Woakes

Delhi Capitals today announced that English all-rounder Chris Woakes, who picked up 5 wickets in 3 matches in the first half of the IPL 2021, has pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons. The franchise have announced Australian fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis as Woakes' replacement for the remainder of the IPL 2021 season. 

Dwarshuis has scalped 100 wickets in 82 T20 matches at an average of 23.73. The 27-year-old, who plays for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League, is the sixth-highest wicket-taker in the history of the tournament with 85 wickets in 69 matches. Dwarshuis will be joining the Delhi Capitals team bio-bubble in the UAE soon.

Delhi Capitals had a great run in the first half of the IPL 2021. With six wins and two losses from eight matches, Delhi is currently on the top of the points table. They are set to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad on 22 September 2021 with the IPL 2021 season resuming on September 19 with a match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. 

Under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, Delhi were first-time finalists in the 2020 edition of the tournament.