Delhi Capitals' assistant coach Pravin Amre has explained why the franchise wanted to acquire Australia batter David Warner for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 edition.

Australia T20 World-Cup winning duo David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, and experienced India all-rounder Shardul Thakur headlined the buys of the Delhi Capitals on Day 1 of the IPL 2022 mega auction here in Bengaluru. While Warner and Marsh were acquired for Rs 6.25 crore and 6.50 crore respectively, Thakur became the franchise's most expensive buy at the auction for Rs 10.75 crore.