Delhi Capitals ended their IPL 2025 campaign in fifth place with 15 points. They narrowly missed out on a playoff spot, which left Delhi players and fans disappointed. One of the major talking points after their exit was the absence of T Natarajan, which sparked speculation about his non-selection.
The left-arm seamer featured in only two matches—against Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). He went wicketless in the game against GT, while the clash against SRH was washed out due to rain, denying him an opportunity to bowl.
Hemang Badani Reveals Reason Behind T Natarajan’s Exclusion in IPL 2025
During commentary in a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 match, Hemang Badani dismissed speculation that T Natarajan was sidelined due to selection decisions. Badani added that Natarajan had not fully recovered from an injury and struggled with fitness issues throughout the tournament.
Natarajan was unable to play because he was still recovering from an injury and hadn’t regained full fitness. Although the team had high expectations of him, they chose not to take any risks with his health during the season.
Delhi Capitals Started IPL 2025 Strongly but Failed to Reach Playoffs
Talking about Natarajan, he gained attention during the 2021 Test series victory in Australia. However, ongoing injuries and concerns over his workload have led him to step back from red-ball cricket. Since his Test debut, he has not played any first-class matches.
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