Delhi Capitals’ young opener, Jake Fraser-McGurk, recently shared his experiences with teammate and Australian cricket star, David Warner, describing him as exceptionally generous. “He (David) is one of the most unselfish people I have ever met. He always has time for everyone. He wants to help you 24/7. At every hotel, he is always been like two rooms away from me. I just go into his room and have coffee every morning,” McGurk revealed during episode two (season 4) of the DC Podcast. He also humorously noted Warner’s deep connection with India, saying, “He is more Indian than Australian. That is what I tell him. I say that. I say he is 70 per cent Indian, 30 per cent Australian.”
Alongside fellow power-hitter Tristan Stubbs, McGurk also opened up about their adventures on and off the cricket field, including their shared passion for golf. Reflecting on their friendly rivalry, McGurk said, “We play (Golf) for caps. Whoever loses has to buy the other person a cap. We have had some close games, but it should not be close, because technically I should be the better golfer because of my handicap, but he has played quite nicely.” Stubbs confirmed the competitive nature of their matches, adding, “He is a better golfer. He is of a scratch. I am of a five. He should beat me by five shots every time.”
Their camaraderie extends beyond the golf course into the intense arena of the IPL, where both players have excelled this season. “The differences of actually being in it and seeing it from an outside point of view and hearing about it, has sort of married up quite nicely. I just did not have any expectation to play a game, but to be able to play now is great,” said Fraser-McGurk about his IPL experience. Stubbs also shared his adaptation to the league’s dynamics, “It took me a while to get used to the hype and pressure. I have really enjoyed this year. It has been nice to get an extensive run in a team playing. We have played lots of golf, and done a lot of things off the field, which is always nice.”
So far in the IPL 2024 season, McGurk has impressively scored 259 runs in six matches, while Stubbs has contributed 277 runs in 10 matches, underlining their significant impact on the Delhi Capitals’ performance.
