“Player for the Next 5 Years”: DC Coach’s Blockbuster Praise for Tristan Stubbs

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre praised powerful batsman Tristan Stubbs and labeled him as a player “for the next five years”. Stubbs, who was brought in as Harry Brook’s back-up, has made a lasting impression in the Capitals ahead of next year’s mega auction. The withdrawal of the English batsman allowed Stubbs to showcase his talent. His ability to find the fence with technique and precision had fans on the edge of their seats.

In Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the young Proteas batsman made influential cameos throughout the season.

His fielding ability sparked memories of former South African batsman AB de Villiers.

In DC’s last game of the season, Stubbs, with his explosiveness, turned the game in favor of the home team. His unbeaten 57-run knock left the LSG bowlers stunned and took Delhi to an imposing total of 208/4.

“If Harry Brook was there, Stubbs was actually a substitute. It was so important that we had to pick a really good substitute. We saw the South African League and he did really well there. He contributed to the winning team there. He also got three hundreds in first-class cricket. What we saw is that he is a cricketer who can also play well against spinners,” Amre said in the post-match press conference.

DC ended their group stage campaign with a 19-run victory over LSG, leaving them in fifth place with 14 points. Their chances of making the playoffs are balanced and would depend on the results of other teams.

But luck is against DC, as their negative .377 net run rate could be the reason for the season’s demise.

Amre focused on the positive aspects of the season and the players he was able to groom throughout the season.

“There are a lot of positives this season; Jake (Fraser McGurk) is a player we met, Stubbs is a player we met, (Abhishek) Porel is another; Rasikh has been good in the last four games, he has really contributed well,” Amre said.

Rasikh Dar Salam, a 24-year-old pacer, has stood out for DC with his consistent performances. In 11 matches, Rasikh has 9 wickets to his name at an economy of 10.43 and a bowling average of 37.67.

Amre praised the young right-arm man for his performances for the franchise, especially in the death overs.

“I think as an Indian, bowling to death is the work of an expert. a franchise,” Amre added.

While Stubbs made an impact against LSG with the bat, veteran quick Ishant Sharma shook up LSG’s top order in the powerplay. He caught LSG captain KL Rahul off guard with an outswinger and managed to fool Quinton de Kock with a slower one at the stumps. For his third wicket, he trapped Deepak Hooda in front of the stumps with an inside flick.

“He is the guy who has played 100 Test matches; he knows how to bowl on the Delhi wicket. He has contributed a lot this season and I am very happy for him,” Amre said.

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