Delhi Capitals Akshar Patel all ready for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier Leagues.The DC took to their social media handle and shared a video of Akshar Patel.In the video,Akshar Patel talked about the IPL 2020 preparations, playing in empty stadiums and living in bio-bubble feeling.As Delhi Capitals will start their first match against Kings XI Punjab on Sep 20.
Akshar Patel said “It is a great feeling to be back playing on the ground.Getting an opportunity to play after lockdown is a good feeling and all the DC boys are in a postive frame of mind.I am playing with a positive mind and my preparations are going smoothly as a batsman and as a bowler.I have checked all boxes-batting,bowling and fielding.
Patel also discussed about the challenges while playing in empty stadiums. he said” it will be an empty feeling.Then as bowlers,we cannot use saliva on the ball and it will make a big difference. we’ll have to keep that in mind in the initial practice session,i was making sure that i am not using saliva or perspiration.So all those challenges will be there and its a big thing that cricket is happening after such a long time. so its a good thing not just for us but for India too.Everyone will enjoy the match in a different frame of mind.so it will be a unique experience.
IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals (DC) Full Squad of IPL 2020
Rishabh Pant, Shimron hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Axar Patel, Marcus Stoinis, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra, Alex Carey, Jason Roy, Chris Woakes, Prithvi Shaw, Ishant Sharma, Avesh khan, Keemo Paul, Mohit Sharma, Harshal Patel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Tushar Deshpande, Lalit Yadav
IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals (DC) Full Schedule
| Day and date | Teams | Time (in IST) | Venue |
| September 20, Sunday Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab | 7:30 PM | Dubai | |
| September 25, Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| September 29, Tuesday | Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
| October 3, Saturday | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7.30 PM | Sharjah |
| October 5, Monday | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals | 7.30 PM | Dubai |
| October 9, Friday | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals | 7.30 PM | Sharjah |
| October 11, Sunday | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 7.30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
| October 14, Wednesday | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | 7.30 PM | Dubai |
| October 17, Saturday | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | 7.30 PM | Sharjah |
| October 20, Tuesday | Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Capitals | 7.30 PM | Dubai |
| October 24, Saturday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals | 3.30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
| October 27, Tuesday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | 7.30 PM | Dubai |
| October 31, Saturday | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 3.30 PM | Dubai |
| November 2, Monday | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7.30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
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