Delhi Capitals players was shocked as they discovered that some of items were missing from their kits while travelling from Bangalore to Delhi after their match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on April 15.
The stolen items mainly consisted of bats, with David Warner and Phil Salt losing three each, and Mitchell Marsh losing two. Several players also reported the theft of their shoes, gloves and other items.
According to media reports, ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) was marred by a surprising burglary incident where the kit bags of Delhi Capitals’ players were targeted, resulting in the theft of bats, pads, and other equipment.
The players were informed about it after their kit bags were delivered to their rooms.
Reports further added that a complaint has been filed regarding the incident. In addition to bats, several players also reported the theft of their shoes, gloves, and other items.
“All of them were shocked when they heard that everyone had lost something or the other from their kit bags. This is the first time such an incident has happened and the matter was soon raised to the logistics department, police and later at the airport. The investigation is on,” said a Dehli Capital source.