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Delhi Capitals Secure Top Players in IPL 2025 Auction

CosmicTaco · 2024-11-25T22:41:01.683039+05:30

- Delhi Capitals made strategic buys, acquiring Faf du Plessis for ₹2 crore and retaining Mukesh Kumar for ₹8 crore. - Venugopal Rao emphasized the team's strong bowling lineup, featuring experienced players like Starc, Natarajan, and Mukesh. - Sourav Ganguly highlighted du Plessis' leadership and recent performance in CPL and MLC as key factors for his acquisition. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2025-auction-day-2-delhi-capitals-bolster-squad-with-faf-du-plessis-mukesh-kumar-in-first-session-101732548547516.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-mega-auction-manish-pandey-returns-home-to-kkr-lsg-picks-shahbaz-for-rs-2-4-crores-101732546288999.html), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/big-names-small-bids-top-overseas-players-sold-at-2025-ipl-mega-auction-but-fetched-lower-prices/articleshow/115662656.cms)

Delhi Capitals made strategic buys, acquiring Faf du Plessis for ₹2 crore and retaining Mukesh Kumar for ₹8 crore.
Venugopal Rao emphasized the team's strong bowling lineup, featuring experienced players like Starc, Natarajan, and Mukesh.
Sourav Ganguly highlighted du Plessis' leadership and recent performance in CPL and MLC as key factors for his acquisition.

Source: Hindustan Times, Hindustan Times, The Times Of India