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Delhi Capitals unlikely to continue with Ricky Ponting as head coach

July 13, 2024 admin

Delhi Capitals’ head coach Ricky Ponting. File | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Delhi Capitals have decided to part ways with head coach Ricky Ponting after seven years since the franchise failed to end its quest for an elusive IPL silverware, sources privy to development have informed. Ponting, a two-time World Cup-winning captain of Australia,…

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Ricky Ponting Sacked As Delhi Capitals Head Coach Amid IPL Trophy Drought

July 13, 2024 admin

Delhi Capitals on Saturday parted ways with head coach Ricky Ponting after seven unsuccessful years in their quest for an elusive IPL silverware, the franchise announced on social media. While it is still early days, there is every possibility that Sourav Ganguly, the current Team Director of DC, could double up as the…

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“Decide Before Toss”: Sourav Ganguly’s Verdict On IPL’s “Impact Player” Rule

June 1, 2024 admin

Former India captain and Delhi Capitals director of cricket Sourav Ganguly is in favour of continuing with the impact-player rule in IPL, but wants teams to decide their picks at the toss. The impact-player rule has become a hot topic of debate following the recently-concluded edition of IPL where scores in excess of…

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T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant Back In Nets For Team India, Says ‘Really Enjoying It’

May 30, 2024 admin

File image of Rishabh Pant.© BCCI/Sportzpics India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has attended his first net session with the team in New York ahead of the T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh on June 1. Pant has returned to the Indian team after nearly 17 months for the showpiece event. He made his…

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“Could Not Even Brush My Teeth For Two Months…”: Rishabh Pant Recalls Struggling With Injuries After Car Accident

May 28, 2024 admin

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant revealed that after his life-threatening road accident in December 2022, his injuries were such that he could not even brush his teeth for two months. Pant on Monday featured on the second episode of ‘Dhawan Karenge,’ a talk show hosted by Indian opening batter, Shikhar Dhawan on JioCinema….

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Ricky Ponting Admits BCCI Approach For Team India Head Coach Job, Reveals Why He Turned Down Offer

May 23, 2024 admin

Australia great Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was approached for the soon-to-be-vacant India head coach position but he has declined the offer as it doesn’t fit into his “lifestyle” right now. Ponting, who recently completed seven seasons as the head coach of Delhi Capitals IPL franchise, has been Australia’s interim T20 coach…

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US Embassy Denies Visa, Ex IPL Star Likely To Miss 2024 T20 World Cup

May 22, 2024 admin

File photo of Sandeep Lamichhane© Twitter Nepal’s high-profile cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane on Wednesday claimed that the US embassy has denied him visa for the upcoming T20 World Cup, where he was hoping to make a comeback to international cricket following his acquittal in a rape case. In a huge setback to his career,…

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“Something Different”: Australia Coach On Including Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short As Travelling Reserves For World Cup

May 21, 2024 admin

Australian cricket team coach Andrew McDonald said on Tuesday that charismatic young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk and all-rounder Matthew Short have been added as travelling reserves with the squad for the T20 World Cup in the Americas because they bring something different to the table. Fraser-McGurk, 22, in only his debut IPL season, gave…

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Australia Finalise T20 World Cup Squad, Delhi Capitals Star Included In Reserves

May 21, 2024 admin

Australia have locked in their final squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, confirming their 15-player group and travelling reserves. Whilst picking an unchanged group for the playing squad from their preliminary list, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short will accompany the squad as reserves. It means there is still no spot…

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Not MS Dhoni, This Ex-India Star Was First-Choice Captain For CSK In IPL 2008

May 19, 2024 admin

File photo of MS Dhoni.© BCCI MS Dhoni is one of the greats of the Indian Premier League. Whenever the name of Dhoni is taken in the tournament, the franchise Chennai Super Kings also comes along with it quite often than not. This is because Dhoni has played for the side since the…

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