<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/dc-delhi-capitals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Delhi Capitals</a> was not at their best in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League. They stuttered at crucial junctures of the competition and ended the league stage at the fifth position with seven wins in 14 games. Despite a disappointing campaign, the team management backed the majority of their players to come good in the following season and parted ways with only five cricketers.

At the IPL 2023 auction, Delhi Capitals added the likes of Rilee Rossouw, Mukesh Kumar, Phil Salt, Ishant Sharma, and Manish Pandey to their repertoire. Though most of the signings were good, one could argue whether acquiring Rossouw was a smart move.

Delhi Capitals did not have many gun multi-faceted players in their ranks and so, signing someone who brings only one skill set to the table might not be a wise decision. There were certain quality all-rounders who went under the hammer at the auction and the Delhi franchise could have signed any of them.

Here are three players DC could’ve picked instead of Rilee Rossouw

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/he-has-put-himself-in-the-marketplace-sri-lanka-head-coach-chris-silverwood-tips-dasun-shanaka-to-get-an-ipl-contract/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dasun Shanaka</a> has been a proven performer in the T20 circuit. The 31-year-old has featured in 176 matches in the shortest format and has amassed 3649 runs at an impressive strike rate of 142.65. Also, the Negombo-born has picked up 53 wickets at an economy of 8.72.

Shanaka has shown his all-round prowess for Sri Lanka as well. The ace all-rounder has played the role of a finisher to perfection and smashed 1328 runs in 85 T20Is at a strike rate of 121.83. He has been a wily customer with the ball and has bagged 23 scalps in those outings.

Shanaka, with his ability to contribute in both departments, brings balance to the side. Therefore, Delhi Capitals, who did not possess many seam-bowling all-rounders in their arsenal, could have acquired him at the IPL 2023 auction. But the team management did not take that route and picked a batter in Rossouw at the marquee event.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/powerfull-deal-with-low-price-rajasthan-royals-hailed-after-capturing-jason-holder-in-ipl-2023-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jason Holder</a> has been a bankable name in the shortest format of the game. The 31-year-old has troubled batters with the bounce he extracts from the surface and provided timely breakthroughs to his side. Also, he has been a handy contributor with the bat and played crucial knocks, slotting in lower down the order.

Holder has picked up 199 wickets in 204 T20 games at an economy of 7.89 and scored 1788 runs at a strike rate of 126.18. The Barbados-born has proven his mettle in the international arena too, bagging 51 scalps in 49 T20Is at an economy of 8.17 and scoring 385 runs at a strike rate of 120.68.

Barring Mitchell Marsh, Delhi Capitals did not have quality seam-bowling all-rounders in their team. Also, considering Marsh’s constant struggles with injuries, DC could have signed someone of Holder’s caliber to add depth to the side but it was not meant to be. Only Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings showed interest in acquiring the West Indies all-rounder at the IPL 2023 auction. Eventually, RR signed him for INR 5.75 crore.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ashes-2023-ben-stokes-reacts-to-steve-smiths-county-stint-with-sussex-ahead-of-their-epic-rivalry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Stokes</a> is one of the greatest all-rounders England cricket has produced. The 31-year-old has destroyed bowling attacks with his swashbuckling stroke play and also left the world amazed with his wholehearted bowling displays. He hammered 585 runs in 43 T20Is at a strike rate of 128.00 and bagged 26 wickets at an economy of 8.39.

Stokes has also stamped his authority in various T20 competitions around the world. Overall, the Christchurch-born has played 157 games in the shortest format and plundered 3008 runs at a strike rate of 133.39. On the batting front, he has picked up 93 scalps at an economy of 8.41.

Stokes has shown the might to bat both in the top order and the middle order, and thereby, provides versatility to the batting line-up. Also, he is someone who can bowl at any phase of the game. Moreover, the southpaw is lightning-quick in the field.

Stokes offers a complete package to any side and thus it was anticipated that Delhi Capitals would go after him at the IPL 2023 auction. However, DC did not raise their paddle for signing the flamboyant cricketer. Ultimately, the England all-rounder was sold to Chennai Super Kings for INR 16.25 crore.

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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/dc-delhi-capitals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Delhi Capitals</a> was not at their best in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League. They stuttered at crucial junctures of the competition and ended the league stage at the fifth position with seven wins in 14 games. Despite a disappointing campaign, the team management backed the majority of their players to come good in the following season and parted ways with only five cricketers.
At the IPL 2023 auction, Delhi Capitals added the likes of Rilee Rossouw, Mukesh Kumar, Phil Salt, Ishant Sharma, and Manish Pandey to their repertoire. Though most of the signings were good, one could argue whether acquiring Rossouw was a smart move.
Delhi Capitals did not have many gun multi-faceted players in their ranks and so, signing someone who brings only one skill set to the table might not be a wise decision. There were certain quality all-rounders who went under the hammer at the auction and the Delhi franchise could have signed any of them.
<h2>Here are three players DC could’ve picked instead of Rilee Rossouw</h2>
<h3>3. Dasun Shanaka</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1662054818905_Dasun-Shanaka.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/he-has-put-himself-in-the-marketplace-sri-lanka-head-coach-chris-silverwood-tips-dasun-shanaka-to-get-an-ipl-contract/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dasun Shanaka</a> has been a proven performer in the T20 circuit. The 31-year-old has featured in 176 matches in the shortest format and has amassed 3649 runs at an impressive strike rate of 142.65. Also, the Negombo-born has picked up 53 wickets at an economy of 8.72.
Shanaka has shown his all-round prowess for Sri Lanka as well. The ace all-rounder has played the role of a finisher to perfection and smashed 1328 runs in 85 T20Is at a strike rate of 121.83. He has been a wily customer with the ball and has bagged 23 scalps in those outings.
Shanaka, with his ability to contribute in both departments, brings balance to the side. Therefore, Delhi Capitals, who did not possess many seam-bowling all-rounders in their arsenal, could have acquired him at the IPL 2023 auction. But the team management did not take that route and picked a batter in Rossouw at the marquee event.

<h3>2. Jason Holder</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2018/03/Jason-Holder.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/powerfull-deal-with-low-price-rajasthan-royals-hailed-after-capturing-jason-holder-in-ipl-2023-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jason Holder</a> has been a bankable name in the shortest format of the game. The 31-year-old has troubled batters with the bounce he extracts from the surface and provided timely breakthroughs to his side. Also, he has been a handy contributor with the bat and played crucial knocks, slotting in lower down the order.
Holder has picked up 199 wickets in 204 T20 games at an economy of 7.89 and scored 1788 runs at a strike rate of 126.18. The Barbados-born has proven his mettle in the international arena too, bagging 51 scalps in 49 T20Is at an economy of 8.17 and scoring 385 runs at a strike rate of 120.68.
Barring Mitchell Marsh, Delhi Capitals did not have quality seam-bowling all-rounders in their team. Also, considering Marsh’s constant struggles with injuries, DC could have signed someone of Holder’s caliber to add depth to the side but it was not meant to be. Only Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings showed interest in acquiring the West Indies all-rounder at the IPL 2023 auction. Eventually, RR signed him for INR 5.75 crore.

<h3>1. Ben Stokes</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1668339813632_Ben-Stokes-and-Liam-Livingstone.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img> 
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ashes-2023-ben-stokes-reacts-to-steve-smiths-county-stint-with-sussex-ahead-of-their-epic-rivalry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Stokes</a> is one of the greatest all-rounders England cricket has produced. The 31-year-old has destroyed bowling attacks with his swashbuckling stroke play and also left the world amazed with his wholehearted bowling displays. He hammered 585 runs in 43 T20Is at a strike rate of 128.00 and bagged 26 wickets at an economy of 8.39.
Stokes has also stamped his authority in various T20 competitions around the world. Overall, the Christchurch-born has played 157 games in the shortest format and plundered 3008 runs at a strike rate of 133.39. On the batting front, he has picked up 93 scalps at an economy of 8.41.
Stokes has shown the might to bat both in the top order and the middle order, and thereby, provides versatility to the batting line-up. Also, he is someone who can bowl at any phase of the game. Moreover, the southpaw is lightning-quick in the field.
Stokes offers a complete package to any side and thus it was anticipated that Delhi Capitals would go after him at the IPL 2023 auction. However, DC did not raise their paddle for signing the flamboyant cricketer. Ultimately, the England all-rounder was sold to Chennai Super Kings for INR 16.25 crore.
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/dc-delhi-capitals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Delhi Capitals</a> was not at their best in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League. They stuttered at crucial junctures of the competition and ended the league stage at the fifth position with seven wins in 14 games. Despite a disappointing campaign, the team management backed the majority of their players to come good in the following season and parted ways with only five cricketers.
At the IPL 2023 auction, Delhi Capitals added the likes of Rilee Rossouw, Mukesh Kumar, Phil Salt, Ishant Sharma, and Manish Pandey to their repertoire. Though most of the signings were good, one could argue whether acquiring Rossouw was a smart move.
Delhi Capitals did not have many gun multi-faceted players in their ranks and so, signing someone who brings only one skill set to the table might not be a wise decision. There were certain quality all-rounders who went under the hammer at the auction and the Delhi franchise could have signed any of them.
<h2>Here are three players DC could’ve picked instead of Rilee Rossouw</h2>
<h3>3. Dasun Shanaka</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1662054818905_Dasun-Shanaka.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/he-has-put-himself-in-the-marketplace-sri-lanka-head-coach-chris-silverwood-tips-dasun-shanaka-to-get-an-ipl-contract/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dasun Shanaka</a> has been a proven performer in the T20 circuit. The 31-year-old has featured in 176 matches in the shortest format and has amassed 3649 runs at an impressive strike rate of 142.65. Also, the Negombo-born has picked up 53 wickets at an economy of 8.72.
Shanaka has shown his all-round prowess for Sri Lanka as well. The ace all-rounder has played the role of a finisher to perfection and smashed 1328 runs in 85 T20Is at a strike rate of 121.83. He has been a wily customer with the ball and has bagged 23 scalps in those outings.
Shanaka, with his ability to contribute in both departments, brings balance to the side. Therefore, Delhi Capitals, who did not possess many seam-bowling all-rounders in their arsenal, could have acquired him at the IPL 2023 auction. But the team management did not take that route and picked a batter in Rossouw at the marquee event.

<h3>2. Jason Holder</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2018/03/Jason-Holder.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/powerfull-deal-with-low-price-rajasthan-royals-hailed-after-capturing-jason-holder-in-ipl-2023-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jason Holder</a> has been a bankable name in the shortest format of the game. The 31-year-old has troubled batters with the bounce he extracts from the surface and provided timely breakthroughs to his side. Also, he has been a handy contributor with the bat and played crucial knocks, slotting in lower down the order.
Holder has picked up 199 wickets in 204 T20 games at an economy of 7.89 and scored 1788 runs at a strike rate of 126.18. The Barbados-born has proven his mettle in the international arena too, bagging 51 scalps in 49 T20Is at an economy of 8.17 and scoring 385 runs at a strike rate of 120.68.
Barring Mitchell Marsh, Delhi Capitals did not have quality seam-bowling all-rounders in their team. Also, considering Marsh’s constant struggles with injuries, DC could have signed someone of Holder’s caliber to add depth to the side but it was not meant to be. Only Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings showed interest in acquiring the West Indies all-rounder at the IPL 2023 auction. Eventually, RR signed him for INR 5.75 crore.

<h3>1. Ben Stokes</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1668339813632_Ben-Stokes-and-Liam-Livingstone.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy"> 
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ashes-2023-ben-stokes-reacts-to-steve-smiths-county-stint-with-sussex-ahead-of-their-epic-rivalry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Stokes</a> is one of the greatest all-rounders England cricket has produced. The 31-year-old has destroyed bowling attacks with his swashbuckling stroke play and also left the world amazed with his wholehearted bowling displays. He hammered 585 runs in 43 T20Is at a strike rate of 128.00 and bagged 26 wickets at an economy of 8.39.
Stokes has also stamped his authority in various T20 competitions around the world. Overall, the Christchurch-born has played 157 games in the shortest format and plundered 3008 runs at a strike rate of 133.39. On the batting front, he has picked up 93 scalps at an economy of 8.41.
Stokes has shown the might to bat both in the top order and the middle order, and thereby, provides versatility to the batting line-up. Also, he is someone who can bowl at any phase of the game. Moreover, the southpaw is lightning-quick in the field.
Stokes offers a complete package to any side and thus it was anticipated that Delhi Capitals would go after him at the IPL 2023 auction. However, DC did not raise their paddle for signing the flamboyant cricketer. Ultimately, the England all-rounder was sold to Chennai Super Kings for INR 16.25 crore.
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