Playing Rashid holds the key for Delhi, Kaif

Delhi Capitals' assistant coach Mohammad Kaif reckons that playing the star Sunrisers Hyderabad spinner Rashid Khan on a slow Chepauk surface will hold key in their IPL match on Sunday. Buoyed by their win over Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals will be looking to extend their momentum against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

"The way we play Rashid Khan is going to be the key for us on this pitch," said Kaif in a team release.

Kaif added that batting on the pitch in Chennai has been difficult, but their experienced batting line-up is certainly up for the challenge.

"Shikhar has been batting really well and Smith batted well in the last game. Amit Mishra bowled beautifully in the last game, and we have Ravichandran Ashwin as well.

"Marcus Stoinis bowled well with the new ball in the last match and the way Rishabh has been leading the side, especially on a turning track, has been a great sign."

When asked about all-rounder Axar Patel's return to the Delhi Capitals squad after recovering from COVID-19, Kaif said, "The balance of the squad is now perfect."

"He has been a key member of this franchise. He played a major role in the team finishing as runner-up last season and it will be no different this year. Axar, Mishra and Ashwin playing together will be a dream spin bowling attack for us", concluded Kaif.