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Delhi Daredevils have surprised one and all with their choices in the team XI since day one of DLF Indian Premier League 2009 in South Africa. One of the biggest surprises this year has been the fact that a legend like Glenn McGrath has not featured in any of the games. Also Daniel Vettori has been left out for the balance in some game.

Small wonder Delhi Daredevils coach Greg Shipperd believes he has the dirtiest task to do when he has to go up to the likes of McGrath and break the news to him. "With the four overseas players rule and us needing to beef our batting up with overeas players. There is really often one bowling spot. It is difficult and embarrassing for me to go to Glenn McGrath and say 'Sorry mate we haven't picked you in the team',"said Shipperd in an exclusive interview with iplt20.com.

Without McGrath, Vettori and even skipper Virender Sehwag in a few games, Delhi Daredevils have won games and that is a big achievement. The coach naturally feels happy that his side has managed to overcome these hurdles to top the league.

"This is testament to the group that goes out and the mission that they have. There are a lot of fabulous players sitting on benches, not playing the game. So I still encourage IPL to think their way through opportunities, to if you like broaden the exposure to those international players, without diluting to any significant degree to the absolute aim of promoting and developing the Indian cricketers," Shipperd said.

The Delhi Daredevils coach believes there has to be an additional overseas player allowed in the playing XI just to spice up the competition. He says he has spoken to his fellow Victorian Shane Warne about his idea and the champion leggie has liked the concept.

"There can be an identified block of games across the tournament where you instead of four overseas players, you throw in a fifth as well. Whether it is Vettori or McGrath or a player that the competition wants to see and the player wants to play. That oportunity in three or four games across the tournament can be an avenue to play and show their skills.