Published 18:57 IST, April 23rd 2020

Prithvi Shaw picks Delhi Capitals teammate Shikhar Dhawan as favourite opening partner

Prithvi Shaw, during a live Instagram session, said that Team India opener Shikhar Dhawan is his favourite player since he has opened innings with him the most.

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IPL franchise Delhi Capitals, earlier kwn as Delhi Daredevils, were only Indian Premier League (IPL) team to have never reached finals in 12 years of tournament's existence. ir fortunes turned around after team was rebranded and launched in 2019. Apart from changing name of team, y also added big names to ir roster with Shikhar Dhawan being roped in, after spending several seasons with Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

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Along with experienced cricketers, team also had youngsters ready to explode on biggest T20 platform. India's Under-19 skipper Prithvi Shaw was also roped by Delhi Capitals team and he along with Shikhar Dhawan brought in firepower at top. With cricket action taking place due to coronavirus, Prithvi Shaw was recently involved in an Instagram live session with Delhi Capitals where he revealed his favourite player in team. 

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Prithvi Shaw reveals his favourite player in Delhi Capitals team

Prithvi Shaw, during a live Instagram session for Delhi Capitals, revealed that Team India opener Shikhar Dhawan is his favourite player since he has opened innings with him most. Both cricketers have made an impact for Delhi Capitals at top of order by providing m with quick starts and have also put up many match-winning performances.

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IPL 2020: Prithvi Shaw to t play for Delhi Capitals, here's why

Prithvi Shaw has been a mainstay in Delhi Capitals side since IPL 2018. youngster had formed a formidable opening partnership with Shikhar Dhawan. Due to his impressive performances, Prithvi Shaw was retained by Delhi Capitals for IPL 2020 season but w he will have to wait to don Delhi Capitals jersey.  

Due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic, BCCI recently decided to suspend IPL until furr tice. tournament which was scheduled to start on March 29 was earlier postponed to April 15 due to first phase of  Indian lockdown.

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18:57 IST, April 23rd 2020