Delhi Daredevils rope in Liam Plunkett for IPL 2018

By Rajdeep Saha

Apr 07, 2018

05:45 pm

What's the story

Delhi Daredevils have announced Liam Plunkett as their new signing in place of the injured Kagiso Rabada. This is the 33-year-old Plunkett's first stint in the Indian Premier League. South African Rabada suffered a back-stress fracture and was ruled out for up to three months. The experienced Plunkett will team up with Trent Boult and Mohammed Shami in IPL 2018.

Twitter Post

Plunkett a new Daredevil

We are glad to announce that @Liam628 will be joining the #DDSquad as a replacement for the injured @KagisoRabada25.

He has loads of experience and hits the deck hard. Can't wait for him to join the lads soon!#DilDilli #Dhadkega pic.twitter.com/Cxppzpm2hz

— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) April 7, 2018

Senior star

DD get experience with Plunkett

Liam Plunkett has decent experience. He has been a regular member of the England limited overs squad. Although injury-prone, the T20 format suits Plunkett, who last played against Australia earlier this year. He could participate in all matches of 2018 IPL as he is likely to miss out on England's Test series against Pakistan next month.

Information

Stat box: Plunkett

Liam Plunkett has played 65 ODIs and 15 T20Is for England, picking 100 and 19 wickets respectively. Plunkett has also been involved in 13 Tests and has 41 scalps to his name.