In the IPL 2026 match against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh expressed his frustration over the Delhi Capitals' (DC) team selection. He questioned the decision to continue with Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka, who scored only 19 runs off 15 balls and has struggled throughout the season, having recorded five scores below 20. Ganesh highlighted the abundance of Indian batting talent available to DC, suggesting they could utilize players like Prithvi Shaw, Nitish Rana, or Abishek Porel instead of Nissanka. The decision to bench David Miller, a proven finisher, further fueled his criticism. During the match, DC found themselves in a precarious position at 52 runs for 3 wickets after 8 overs, struggling to score on a sluggish pitch where the ball was gripping significantly. Nissanka's failure to adapt to the conditions led to his dismissal, raising questions about DC's strategy and overall team composition.