IPL 2024: Prithvi Shaw to play vs CSK? DC coach Ricky Ponting drops big hint

Delhi Capitals (DC) coach Ricky Ponting has hinted at the inclusion of batter Prithvi Shaw in the playing XI for the match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 31 in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Capitals have lost two of their two games and currently are ninth on ten-team points table.

"Yeah, he's (Shaw) definitely pushing for it. He has worked hard in the last couple of weeks. Obviously, our team make-up in the first game without obviously (Anrich) Nortje being in allowed us to play four overseas batsmen," said Ponting ahead of the match against CSK.

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"So by doing that, we pushed Mitchell Marsh to the top of the order, which pushed Prithvi out of the side."

"So, yeah, we'll have a really good look at Prithvi at training and see how well he plays in the nets. And if he impresses everybody today, we'll definitely consider him for selection. We feel that a really good game is just around the corner for us. In fact, I am sure we will have a more positive intent going into this game," he further added.

DC failed to defend 175 against Punjab Kings in their first match and lost the match by four wickets. In the second match, they allowed Rajasthan Royals to post 185/5 despite having them on edge at 36/3 in 7.2 overs. While chasing, DC lost the plot in the end overs and could manage only 173/5 despite Tristan Stubbs' 23-ball 44 not out and lost the match by 12 runs.

For CSK, it's all merry under new skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad with depth in batting being their power. They haven't needed wicketkeeper MS Dhoni to bat yet in the tournament - a testimony to their batting depth. CSK won both their matches comfortably, beating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT).