Delhi Capitals sign Anrich Nortje as Chris Woakes' replacement

The South-African right-arm fast bowler will replace Chris Woakes and partner compatriot Kagiso Rabada for the Delhi-based franchise

Image credits: Twitter/@DelhiCapitals

Delhi:  Delhi Capitals on Tuesday announced the signing of South-African speedster Anrich Nortje for the 13th season of the Indian Premier League. 

The capitals, who reached the playoffs last season, announced the signing on their official Twitter handle.

DC fans (since forever): "Replacement kaun hai?" 

You have your answer now, Dilliwalon 

We are delighted to announce the signing of  pacer @AnrichNortje02 for the upcoming #IPL season 

Full details  https://t.co/JG0lFUGmfp#WelcomeAnrich#IPL2020 #YehHaiNayiDilli pic.twitter.com/ONYsNTMDCZ

— Delhi Capitals (Tweeting from ) (@DelhiCapitals) August 18, 2020

Responding to his new contract, the 26-year-old Nortje said, “I am excited to join the Delhi Capitals, a team that was the talk of the tournament last season. With its exciting mix of experienced and young players, and a stellar coaching line up, there is no doubt this is going to be a massive learning experience for me. I am grateful to the Delhi Capitals management for giving me this opportunity.”

And we can't wait to watch you steam in and let it rip 

Welcome to the Capitals, @AnrichNortje02 #WelcomeAnrich#IPL2020 #YehHaiNayiDilli pic.twitter.com/ZyoPm0Cw5v

— Delhi Capitals (Tweeting from ) (@DelhiCapitals) August 18, 2020

Nortje was with the Kolkata Knight Riders last season but an untimely shoulder injury truncated his IPL debut. Nortje will now partner fellow South-African Kagiso Rabada for the Delhi-based franchise.

A fast bowler 
Clocks 150 km/hr 
Yorker specialist 

We've heard that before, haven't we? @KagisoRabada25, time to welcome your new bowling companion #WelcomeAnrich @AnrichNortje02 #IPL2020 #YehHaiNayiDilli pic.twitter.com/AQO61nhxXl

— Delhi Capitals (Tweeting from ) (@DelhiCapitals) August 18, 2020

The right-arm fast bowler, who regularly breaches the 150kph mark, will replace Englishman Chris Woakes in the Delhi squad. Woakes had pulled out of this edition of the IPL citing the English summer season. He was acquired by the Capitals for Rs 1.5 Crore in the players’ auction.

Nortje made his debut in March 2019 and has represented the Proteas in 3 T20I’s and 7 ODI’s taking 2 and 14 wickets respectively. He has also won six Test caps, taking 19 wickets.

The IPL 2020 season that was postponed in March due to coronavirus outbreak has now been scheduled for September 19 in the United Arab Emirates.