IPL 2019: Key players from each team who can leave the tournament midway because of World Cup

#2 Delhi Capitals- Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada, the South African pace bowling spearhead will be a key player for the IPL side, the Delhi Capitals as well. The team missed his services last season when he was ruled out after sustaining a back injury.

The Proteas pacer is in the form of his life for both country and franchise as he won the Mzansi Super League with the Jozi Stars. He is also No.1 on the ICC Test Bowlers Rankings and No.7 on the ODI Rankings. Rabada has turned into a bowling-allrounder which is well suited for this format and has kept himself fit this time around. He will want to make as much of an impact and contribution before he heads home for the World Cup.

Thankfully, the New Zealand Cricket Board hasn't called its players back and hence Trent Boult will stay. There are also possibilities that Chris Morris, the South African all-rounder might be called up but the chances are slim.

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