There was an exchange of few players before IPL season 2 started; a la European football clubs. The player exchange and transfer gives great opportunity to franchises improve their team strengths. At the same time players get a chance to improve their financial standing.
The news about exchange of Ashish Nehra and Shikhar Dhawan between Mumbai Indian and Delhi Daredevils go me interested. In last season, Daredevils' middle order performed poorly. Daredevils won matches when their top 3, including Shikhar Dhawan, performed and lost when 2 of the top 3 collectively had an off day. It looked, at first sight, a bit strange that Delhi Daredevils will forego Shikhar Dhawan who was a consistent performer especially when no-one else in middle order was performing. It is true that bringing Ashish Nehra will bolster bowling attack but in the last season Daredevils lost matches because of middle order and not because of bowling.
Analysing closely, I think, Delhi Daredevils management made the right choice. During last season middle order was rusty but it had quality batsmen. Now also the team has outstanding batsmen, both Indian and foreign imports. Now only if they can give credence to their name and put a few runs behind their back. It is not for nothing that Delhi Daredevils start as tournament favourites.
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