IPL 2020: 3 international fast bowlers Delhi Capitals could buy after releasing Trent Boult

With just five months left for IPL 13, the teams are gearing up to put together the best possible squad. The auction for the next edition of the IPL is set to take place on 19 December in Kolkata, and all the franchises are going to be very busy that day.

Trent Bolt, the New Zealand left-arm pacer, has been traded from Delhi Capitals to Mumbai Indians. The four-time IPL champions have received a gigantic boost for their bowling line-up, which already consists of lethal strike bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Latish Malinga, and Mitchell McClenaghan.

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Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, still have the likes of Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada and Avesh Khan. However, the franchise would love to get an international fast bowler to replace Boult.

The Kiwi international played the last two seasons for Delhi Capitals, taking a total of 23 wickets. While Boult took 14 wickets in 2018, he managed five last season, playing only five matches.

Here, we look at three international fast bowlers Delhi Capitals could buy at the next IPL auction after releasing Boult.

#3 Anrich Nortje

South Africa's Anrich Nortje is one of the most promising fast bowlers in the world today, making him a top choice to replace Boult. Nortje possesses a serious threat with his pace, and he is capable of touching 150kmph on a regular basis.

The 25-year-old made his international debut this year, playing his first international T20 match against India a couple of months ago. Nortje is yet to play a match in IPL, but he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders at the auction last year.

After suffering a shoulder injury, Nortje was ruled out of the tournament. Having missed out on an opportunity of playing in the IPL, he will be aiming to make his debut in the cash-rich league. And Delhi Capitals could be a great destination for the highly-rated South African.