File image of Junior Dala
South Africa pacer Junior Dala will replace injured Chris Morris for Delhi Daredevils for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign, it was announced on Friday. Dala made his Twenty20 International debut for South Africa against India earlier this year and has featured in three matches for his country so far.
Junior Dala will be joining the #DDSquad as a replacement for the injured Chris Morris.
— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) April 27, 2018
Ab Dala bhi dhadkega! 😄#DilDilli #Dhadkega pic.twitter.com/gP80cA52uh
Morris, who has been plagued by a back injury, expressed his disappointment on Twitter and said, "Gutted to have left @DelhiDaredevils due to injury. Thank you to everyone at our amazing franchise for the support! Let's make magic happen men! What a story it would be! #DilDilli"
Delhi Daredevils, who are at the bottom of the IPL table with one win from six games, will face Kolkata Knight Riders at home later on Friday.