Faf du plessis
Faf du Plessis Becomes Delhi Capitals’ Vice-Captain For IPL 2025
Delhi Capitals have named seasoned South African batter Faf du Plessis as their vice-captain for IPL 2025. The 40-year-old, who led Royal Challengers Bengaluru for three seasons, was released ahead of the mega auction and picked up by DC at his base price of ₹2 crore. He will now serve as deputy to Axar Patel, […]
By CricShots - Mar 17, 2025
karun nair
Karun Nair’s Grand KGF-Style Entry As He Joins Delhi Capitals For IPL 2025
Karun Nair is set for a homecoming at Delhi Capitals (DC) after being snapped up for INR 50 lakh at the IPL 2025 mega auction following a bidding war with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Having previously played for DC in 2016 and 2017, Nair returns as one of India’s most in-form domestic batters, ready to bolster […]
By CricShots - Mar 15, 2025
Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra predicts likely winners of WPL 2025
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has named the Mumbai Indians (MI) as the likely winners of WPL 2025. He also expects the Mumbai-based franchise to bounce back strongly this season after an indifferent run last year as well. However, the schedule for the third edition of the Women’s Premier League was announced on Thursday, January […]
By SMCS - Jan 25, 2025
Sanjiv Goenka
LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka shares strategy behind Rishabh Pant’s buy in IPL 2025 Auction
Owner of the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Sanjiv Goenka shared his plans regarding Rishabh Pant’s acquisition in the IPL mega auction at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last month. However, Pant became the most expensive player in the IPL auctions, heading to Lucknow Super Giants for a massive ₹27 crore. Pant and Delhi Capitals’ nine-year […]
By SMCS - Dec 14, 2024
Prithvi Shaw
“I’ve seen Kambli’s downfall from close quarters” – Former DC assistant coach Pravin Amre says IPL snub an eye-opener for Prithvi Shaw
Former Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre added that Prithvi Shaw should consider the snub he received from IPL franchises at the mega auction as an eye-opener as well. Claiming that the batter is undoubtedly a hugely talented cricketer, Amre also confirmed that reports of his indiscipline are credible too. In an interview with the […]
By SMCS - Nov 29, 2024
Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra opines on rumors about Rishabh Pant leaving the Delhi Capitals
Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra said that Rishabh Pant, contrary to rumours, will stay with the Delhi Capitals (DC) for IPL 2025. He added that a media report suggested a retention deal has been struck for an exorbitant sum as well. The Capitals finished sixth in IPL 2024 under Pant’s leadership as […]
By SMCS - Sep 25, 2024
Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra opens up on franchises asking for a mega auction ahead of IPL 2025
Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that some franchises want a mega auction before IPL 2025 as they aren’t happy with their current squad and they also want to make changes. However, he also added that a similar thing didn’t help with the desired results for those franchises previously as well. […]
By SMCS - Aug 13, 2024
Ricky Ponting
‘I wouldn’t ever consider doing that’ – Ricky Ponting shows no interest in England white-ball coaching
England had a poor season in the T20 World Cup and Matthew Mott resigned as England’s white-ball head coach after they failed to qualify for the finals of the T20 World Cup 2024. Since his resignation, a lot of names have surfaced for the role, including Kumar Sangakkara, Andy Flower and Ricky Ponting. While Sangakkara […]
By SMCS - Aug 9, 2024
Ricky Ponting
“Prithvi Shaw shouldn’t be an outlier” – Ricky Ponting
Australian legend Ricky Ponting feels talented opener Prithvi Shaw should never be an outlier on any team considering his incredible skillset. However, Ponting was the Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach from 2018 to 2024 before recently parting ways with them as well. Meanwhile, Shaw has been part of the DC setup since 2018 but his […]
By SMCS - Jul 27, 2024
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting underlines one issue he has with IPL
Former Delhi Capitals’ head coach Ricky Ponting has shared one problem he had with the Indian players in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ponting, who has also coached the Mumbai Indians shared that he disliked the Indian players of his team and the opposite side mingling before the match as it reduced the competitive spirit […]
By SMCS - Jul 27, 2024