India, April 4 -- Delhi Capitals began their IPL 2026 campaign with a crucial win over Gujarat Titans, but former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes they should consider bringing Prithvi Shaw back into the playing XI as an opener against Mumbai Indians. DC went with KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka at the top in their season opener, leaving Shaw on the bench. However, the decision didn't quite pay off, with both openers struggling during a tricky chase. Meanwhile, Shaw is making his return to the IPL after missing last season, as DC showed renewed faith in him despite releasing him ahead of IPL 2025, the year he went unsold at the mega auction.

Shaw showed decent touch in the domestic circuit, putting together useful runs in both the Vi...