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IPL 2021: Shams Mulani Joins DC As Axar Patel's Replacement For Brief Period

Mumbai left-arm spinner Shams Mulani has joined Delhi Capitals as a short-term replacement for Axar Patel in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Left-arm spinner Axar had tested positive for Covid-19 a

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By IANS News April 16, 2021 • 04:47 AM
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"Hence, Mulani will only be a part of the Delhi Capitals side until Axar recovers and is allowed to join the team," the statement added. This will be 24-year-old Mulani's first stint in IPL. He has featured in 10 first-class, 30 domestic one-dayers, and 25 T20s for his state team Mumbai so far.

Delhi Capitals have also signed Anirudha Joshi as a replacement for the injured Shreyas Iyer for the remainder of the tournament. Iyer was ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an injury during the recent India-England One-Day International series.

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Joshi, a middle-order batsman, and an off-spinner join his third IPL team, having been a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals in the past. He represents Karnataka in domestic cricket and has featured in 17 domestic one-dayers and 22 T20 matches so far.



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