The franchise retained the core of the group but let go of English pacer Chris Jordan who recently won the T20 World cup with England and is considered a death-overs specialist.
Shardul is currently the part of India's squad for the ODI series in New Zealand, a tour which will start from November 18 onwards. He was acquired by Delhi Capitals during the IPL Mega Auction earlier this year at a price of INR 10.75 crore ($1.433 m approx.). Back then, his former team Che
Behrendorff has previously represented the Chennai Super Kings in 2021, Mumbai Indians in 2018 and Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022. The left-arm quick has played 9 T20Is, picking 7 wickets with the best bowling performance of 4/21
External Affairs Minister also mentioned about former India coach John Wright who hailed from New Zealand, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming who is currently head coach of Chennai Super Kings.
After Suresh Raina announced his decision to retire from all forms of cricket on Tuesday, speculation was rife about the southpaw playing in leagues across the globe.