New Delhi, April 7 -- Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel has lauded young Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi for his discipline and strong work ethic, highlighting his commitment despite being in his debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of Delhi Capitals' clash against Gujarat Titans, Patel said Nabi has shown remarkable focus and maturity.

"He's a very disciplined and patient young bowler with a strong work ethic. Despite this being his first IPL, he hasn't been distracted by the glamour. He's always eager to bowl extra in the nets; in fact, we sometimes have to stop him," he said.

Patel pointed out the challenges of transitioning from domestic cricket to the IPL, where the lev...