Delhi Capitals might have to change their coaching staff and captain next year: Aakash Chopra

Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels the Delhi Capitals (DC) would have a new coaching staff and captain for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season. On Wednesday, May 10, the David Warner-led side was defeated by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a margin of 27 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The defeat left them reeling at the bottom of the IPL 2023 points table and eliminated them from contention for a playoff slot. CSK, on the other hand, have consolidated their second spot with 15 points.

DC have had a dismal start to the season, winning only four of their eleven games, and are tied with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) who also have eight points. Their wins came against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), SRH, Gujarat Titans (GT), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). 

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Chopra stated that the season is almost finished and that if a team can reach 14 points maximum and their net run rate is also quite ordinary. He also opined that Delhi could see a change in their leadership group next year. 

"Delhi - I feel the season is over now because you will be able to reach 14 points and your net run rate is very ordinary in any case. It is probably the time for churning there. Delhi might have to change their coaching staff and captain in the coming year," Chopra said.

Delhi's strategies have been slightly beyond my understanding: Chopra

The 45-year-old stated that he would be amazed if management did not make that decision. He added that it is his own perspective and that he has nothing against anyone, but DC's this year's techniques have been a little beyond his understanding.

"If they don't do that, I will be extremely surprised. This is just my personal opinion. Nothing against anyone to be very honest, but this year's strategies have been slightly beyond my understanding," he added.