The Delhi Capitals have received a blow to their IPL 2024 campaign with England batter Harry Brook pulling out citing personal reasons. Brook also missed the IND vs ENG Test series. DC are looking for a replacement with just 9 days to go for the tournament. Brooks becomes fourth England player to pull out of IPL. Brooks revealed that his family is on a grieving period after the demise of his grandmother.
Fraser-McGurk as Potential Replacement?
In light of Brook’s uncertain situation, the Delhi Capitals are reportedly considering Fraser-McGurk as a potential replacement as per Code Sports.
The 21-year-old Australian all-rounder, who previously played for the Delhi Capitals’ affiliated team, Dubai Capitals, in the ILT20, has attracted significant interest from the franchise.
Should he join the Delhi Capitals, McGurk would find himself playing alongside established Australian stars David Warner and Mitch Marsh, under the guidance of legendary coach Ricky Ponting.
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Harry Brook IPL Struggles
This development comes after Brooks’s underwhelming performance in IPL 2023 with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a hefty price tag of ₹13.25 crore, he managed only 190 runs in 11 matches.
Delhi Capitals seek solutions
The Delhi Capitals management will be looking to finalize their squad soon. While Fraser-McGurk emerges as a possible solution to address Harry Brook absence, the team will need to make a quick decision to fill the gap left by the England batter.