DC vs KKR, IPL 2023: Misery continues for Delhi Capitals in this Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL 2023). After 5 defeats on trot in IPL season 16, DC have suffered more setback but this time off-the-field, as the equipments of their players have gone missing ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders clash.
In addition to 16 bats, pads, shoes, thigh-pads, and gloves were stolen from the Delhi Capitals players’ kit bags once they arrived in the capital on Sunday. After their IPL league match versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium the day before, the team took off from Bangalore that afternoon.
Misery for Delhi Capitals
As per Indian Express, five bats belonged to teenager Yash Dhull, three belonged to captain David Warner, two to all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, three to wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Salt, and three to all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. Some other cricketers have misplaced their shoes, gloves, and other accessories.
Also most notable thing is that each bat used by foreign players costs about one lakh rupees.
On the day they collected their kit bags in their individual rooms, the players got to know about this heist. The franchise officials were informed of the situation as DC filed a complaint alleging widespread theft from their kit bags.
The Delhi Capitals somehow practiced on Tuesday.
Hitting the 🏉 ft. the DC Boys 🔥
👀 who got the shots on 🎯 in this fun target-hitting challenge 🤩#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2023 #DCAllAccess pic.twitter.com/hfRJlgKKiP
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 18, 2023
A number of DC players asked their bat companies to send a handful of them before the next game by contacting their representatives.
“All of them were shocked when they heard that everyone had lost something or the other from their kit bags. This is the first time such an incident has happened and the matter was soon raised to the logistics department, police and later at the airport. The investigation is on,” a Delhi Capitals source told IE.
How does IPL Teams’ logistics work?
The IPL franchise contracts a logistics business to make sure that team luggage and large items are flown to the next location ahead of time. After each game, the players are required to leave their kit bags outside of their rooms while the logistics company handles transportation. At the location they have travelled to, the players are given their kit bags outside of their rooms.
The DC is attempting to determine what happened because this is the first time any IPL franchise has lost cricket equipments while in transit.
Match Info – DC vs KKR
Match – DC vs KKR, 28th Match, Indian Premier League 2023
Date Thursday, April 20, 2023
Time – 7:30 PM
Venue – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
