IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals stars Shreyas Iyer, Amit Mishra begin hustle in first gym session in UAE- See pics

DC players have begun their practice ahead of IPL 2021 Phase 2 in UAE. In a series of images shared by Delhi Capitals, Shreyas Iyer, Amit Mishra and other players were seen sweating it out in the first Gym session. The players had reached the Gulf country on August 21 and have completed their mandatory 6 days quarantine. They are staying at the 5 star hotel- Sofitel Dubai The Palm.

 

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has started his preparations for the upcoming IPL 2021 after an injury layoff. Iyer, who dislocated his shoulder during the ODI series against England in March while fielding, is back to full fitness and is in Dubai for the upcoming IPL 2021. Iyer is expected to emulate his sensation form in UAE during IPL 2020 last year. He had slammed 519 runs at an average of 34+ to guide Delhi Capitals in the finals.

 

Batting and Fielding Mat No Runs HS Ave BF SR 100 50 4s 6s CT ST
Career 79 9 2200 96 31.42 1,745 126.07 0 16 189 83 28 0
2020 17 2 519 88* 34.60 421 123.27 0 3 40 16 6 0

 

IPL Most wickets: Amit Mishra on cusp of IPL history

DC’s ace spinner Amit Mishra is one the verge of becoming the highest wicket-taker in IPL. He needs five wickets in the remaining fixtures to overtake Lasith Malinga and register his name in place of history. He is expected to play a crucial role as DC look to complete their unfinished business in IPL last edition by winning the maiden title.

POS PLAYER Mat Inns Ov Runs Wkts BBI Avg Econ SR 4w 5w
1
LasithMalinga
122 122 471.1 3,366 170 5/13 19.80 7.14 16.62 6 1
2
Amit Mishra
154 154 540.5 3,980 166 5/17 23.97 7.35 19.54 4 1