IPL 2027 auction: 3 Delhi Capitals players who might not be retained
With the retention deadline approaching, Delhi Capitals face some tough calls ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.
2. Nitish Rana
Left-hand batter Nitish Rana arrived at Delhi Capitals via a trade from Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026, with the Capitals taking on a retention cost of ₹4.2 crore. He was expected to bring solidity to the middle order, but managed 225 runs across nine matches during the season.
However, the Capitals may feel that ₹4.2 crore could be better directed elsewhere in IPL 2027, either to reinforce another department or to bring in a batter who offers greater consistency. Rana's IPL experience means he would likely attract interest from other franchises if he were to enter the auction pool.
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