IPL 2022: Will Prithvi Shaw play for DC again this season? Ricky Ponting gives HUGE update

As Delhi Capitals faced off against Rajasthan Royals in their must-win game, during IPL 2022, all eyes were on Prithvi Shaw, who has missed a couple of matches for Rishabh Pant's side due to fever. 

During toss on Wednesday, skipper Rishabh didn't provide any update on Shaw's health, however, head coach Ricky Ponting did reveal that the young opener had been ruled out of IPL 2022. 

Only a couple of days ago, Shaw had put up a story on his Instagram handle, which showed him on a hospital bed and he revealed that he was recovering well. 

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However, it seems that the youngster will not be able to play the remaining matches for Delhi Capitals, according to Ponting. 

The Australian legend was questioned by the commentator about Delhi's struggles this season, and in his reply, Ponting did confirm that Shaw had been ruled out of IPL 2022, while Khaleel Ahmed had also picked up a hamstring injury, and that's why he didn't feature against Rajasthan Royals. 

Delhi Capitals meanwhile kept their hopes of reaching the playoffs of IPL 2022 alive with a win over Rajasthan at the DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday. 

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David Warner notched his fifth half-century of IPL 2022, and he played a key role alongside Mitchell Marsh (89 off 62) in a comprehensive display. 

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and chose to bowl first against all odds. Teams batting first had boasted a great record in IPL of late, particular at this venue as well, however, DC survive to fight another day, as their two foreign stalwarts kept them in the race for playoffs.