IPL 2019: Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting reveals the Delhi Capitals player to watch for this season

Sherfane Rutherford, who has made a name for himself while playing for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Carribean Premier League, was bought in the auctions for Rs 2 crore by Delhi Capitals.

Delhi Capitals boasts of a formidable squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and with the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and Shikhar Dhawan in their ranks, the Capitals are truly a force to be reckoned with.

Sourav Ganguly (R) and coach Ricky Ponting address a press conference in New Delhi.(AFP)

However, when asked about the player to watch out for this season, both head coach Ricky Ponting and advisor Sourav Ganguly unanimously took the name of West Indies youngster Sherfane Rutherford.

Rutherford, who has made a name for himself while playing for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Carribean Premier League, was bought in the auctions for Rs 2 crore by Delhi Capitals. The 20-year-old had a base price of Rs 40 lakh and he sparked quite a bidding war between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.

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“Rutherford actually arrived for the camp without his kit and he has been borrowing stuff from other people. He, like most West Indian talents, is a strong and clean hitter of the ball and he can also bowl some overs for us when needed. He is a top talent in my book and a perfect addition to the batting line-up after our Indian talent. He just needs a bit of time to settle down and to get used to the wickets and conditions,” Ponting said on Tuesday.

“I agree with Ricky (Ponting). From the country of Clive Llyod, Rutherford is a good talent,” Ganguly said.

Delhi Capitals will start their season with an away match against Mumbai Indians on March 24.