Delhi Capitals (DC) will breathe a sigh of relief as their South African pacer Anrich Nortje arrived in Mumbai ahead of the IPL 2022 season. There was uncertainty around Nortje's participation in the early part of the T20 League as he hasn't played international cricket since the T20 World Cup 2021 due to a persistent hip issue.
These fitness issues also resulted in Nortje not being picked for the ongoing Bangladesh series at home by the South African selectors. However, Nortje posted a photo on his Instagram story of arriving in Mumbai with his wife Micaela, and this sent waves of joy amongst the DC fans.
The 28-year-old will now likely undergo mandatory quarantine at Delhi Capitals' camp at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, where most other members have already started training. The South African was retained for INR 6.5 crores ahead of the IPL 2022 auction but has been out of action.
His arrival in Mumbai could be interpreted as CSA's clearance for his participation in the tournament. Now, all will depend on the Delhi Capitals' medical team and if they find him fit enough to resume bowling.
His getting fit will be a huge boost for DC as in the 2021 season, Anrich Nortje played eight games, picking up 12 wickets at a stunning average of 15.58.
Here is how the netizens supporting DC reacted to Anrich Nortje arriving in Mumbai for the IPL 2022.
