HISTORICAL FACTS: 9 | History Defined

Delhi Capitals open academy in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: As part of their initiative to promote cricket at the grassroots level across the country, IPL franchise Delhi Capitals have opened their first DC Cricket Academy in the northeast here in Guwahati. On Friday morning, the franchise announced their collaboration with the city-based ICON Sports Academy in this regard.

The Times of India · Apr 7, 2023

DC vs GT IPL 2023: All eyes on Axar Patel the batter

NEW DELHI: For most part of Monday evening at the Ferozeshah Kotla, there was Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya sharpening his power-hitting in the nets, with Delhi Capitals vice-captain Axar Patel doing the same in the nets three pitches to his right at the centre square.

The Times of India · Apr 4, 2023

Axar Patel likely to bat higher, won't judge Prithvi, Sarfaraz on one game: Sourav Ganguly

NEW DELHI: Axar Patel's promotion in Delhi Capitals batting order is being seriously contemplated by the management, team Director Sourav Ganguly said on the eve of IPL game against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2023

Rishabh Pant must take his time to heal properly: Sourav Ganguly

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant "must take his time to heal properly" from his injuries, before making a comeback to competitive cricket.

The Times of India · Mar 26, 2023

ODI Recap, from 1981 to now: India's six 10-wicket defeats

It's not very often that a team goes down by a 10-wicket margin in limited overs cricket. For Team India this has happened only six times in their ODI history.

The Times of India · Mar 20, 2023

DC Captain 2023: David Warner to lead Delhi Capitals; Axar Patel to be vice-captain

MUMBAI: The JSW-GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals on Thursday announced Australian batter David Warner as captain for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2023

This day that year: VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid put up one of India's greatest partnerships in 2001

NEW DELHI: The India-Australia series in 2001 is said to be one of the greatest ever played between the two countries. The second Test of the series at the majestic Eden Gardens is said to have changed Indian cricket forever. The date was March 14 and the protagonists were VVS…

The Times of India · Mar 14, 2023

BCCI challenges ICC’s 'poor' rating for Indore pitch

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has challenged International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Chris Broad’s decision to deem the Indore pitch for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar series as “poor”.

The Times of India · Mar 14, 2023

Protect international cricket amid surge of franchise tournaments: MCC

DUBAI: The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has called for "urgent intervention" to protect international cricket, saying it is at an "important crossroads" amidst a crowded global schedule that is getting increasingly swayed by domestic leagues.

The Times of India · Mar 10, 2023

Sourav Ganguly on KL Rahul: 'If you don't score in India, you will get flak'

KOLKATA: It will be difficult for KL Rahul to avoid scathing criticism for his protracted poor run because of the enormous expectations attached with the job, especially when past cricketers have set high standards, says former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2023