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Delhi cricket finds itself embroiled in a controversy surrounding a scathing report by its own Technical Expert Group (TEG) that highlights alleged mismanagement and a “compromised and conflicted” selection process. In an attempt to improve Delhi’s performance, the DDCA formed a Technical Expert Group (TEG) in 2022, consisting of renowned cricketers like Madan Lal and Sunil Valson as per The Indian Express. However, despite their efforts, Delhi continued to struggle, failing to qualify for the Ranji Trophy knockouts for two consecutive seasons. In December 2023, a complaint was filed against the DDCA, alleging mismanagement and corruption by officials. This complaint, submitted by Avdesh Sharma, also included the TEG report as evidence. Key Findings of TEG Report: The report, submitted last March, criticizes the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) for its selection process, claiming it bypasses the chief selector and is marred by “rampant interference” from officials. The ...

Former India all-rounder Kirti Azad, who was a part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, has supported the BCCI on its diktat to make it compulsory for players to appear in the Ranji Trophy. But in addition, he also wants the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to also play domestic cricket. The BCCI excluded Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from the list of centrally contracted players after the duo showed their reluctance to play in the Ranji Trophy. Meanwhile, ever since their Test debuts, Virat has played only one Ranji match in 2021, and Rohit also solitary match in 2015. “It (directive) is a very good move. Everybody should be playing Ranji Trophy cricket, but currently the emphasis is on the IPL. It is good, it is entertaining but the real cricket is the (five) days’ cricket. Playing in domestic cricket is good, it keeps you in touch. But whenever you are free, even if you’re a Rohit Sharma or a Virat Kohli, you should go back and play domestic cricket for the state,” said Az...

The scene is set for an exciting encounter between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 7th match of the 2024 Women’s Premier League on Thursday night. With two victories under their belt, Royal Challengers Bangalore come into the match with a perfect record. They will, nevertheless, have a difficult task against Delhi Capitals. DC won their second game despite suffering an early setback. A captivating show is anticipated for the match, which is scheduled for February 29 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB are at the top of the table and are feeling confident after their dominant performance in Match 5. They are expected to approach the game with assurance. The Delhi Capitals Women, on the other hand, just came off a convincing victory in their previous game. They will be confident and we can anticipate a close game. Pitch Report The pitch is expected to be lively early in the game. It is expected to help the bowlers in the first half of the innings before l...

Be it international cricket, the IPL, or the WPL, Virat Kohli has a huge fan-following across the world; perhaps can go beyond imagination as well. So when, during a WPL match in Bengaluru between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Giants on Tuesday, the crowd chants his name, it comes as no surprise. When Team RCB were on the verge of victory, the crowd at Chinnaswamy Stadium went berserk, as chants of ‘Kohli, Kohli’, were heard. 'Kohli, Kohli' chants at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. – The GOAT of the game! pic.twitter.com/C6UcyEAbXa — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 27, 2024 RCB Make Impressive Start Last year, after finishing fifth on the WPL points table, RCB has displayed a complete turnaround so far in the tournament, having won two in two. They won matches against UP and Gujarat Giants. In the first match, it was a narrow, two-run margin, while in the second they won comfortably with eight wickets . Cricket 15 mins WPL: ‘Kohli, Ko...

Karnataka have been going downhill over the last three years in the Ranji Trophy circuit. The team has been faltering ever since the departure of then skipper Vinay Kumar. Karnataka have been knocked out of Ranji Trophy 2024 after a 127-run loss to Vidarbha in Quarterfinal 1. The side last won the Ranji Trophy in the 2014-15 edition. Tracing Karnataka’s downfall in Ranji Trophy Under Vinay Kumar’s captaincy, Karnataka went on to record an epic treble. They won the Irani Cup, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Ranji Trophy for two consecutive years (2013-14, 2014-15). And then, the downward spiral began. It all started in 2019 when Manish Pandey replaced Vinay Kumar as Karnataka skipper. In that season, the Pandey-led side lost to Saurashtra by five wickets in the semi-finals. Saurashtra emerged victorious, with tons from Pujara and Jackson in the 2nd innings. This was still when Kumar was a part of the Karnataka squad, not as a skipper however. Cricket 50 mins He deserves a...

After thrashing the Gujarat Giants (GG), the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have moved to the top of the WPL 2024 Points Table. After their 8-wicket victory with 45 balls left, the Royals have displaced defending champions the Mumbai Indians to take the top spot. Meanwhile, Beth Mooney’s Giants have moved to the bottom after losing their second consecutive match. WPL 2024 Points Table MI and RCB battle for the top spot Having moved down to the second spot on the WPL points table, the Royal Challengers Bangalore have occupied the top spot once again. Smriti Mandhana led her side to a tight two-run win over the UP Warriorz at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium three days ago and has now claimed an 8-wicket win to overtake the Mumbai Indians. Indian bowlers to take most 5-wicket hauls in Test cricket Indian Bowlers With Most 5-fers Against England in Tests in India Indian players to score the most runs in a Test series Bowlers Who Missed Their Maiden Test Wicke...

Manuel Neuer and Virat Kohli are two names one will not generally utter in a single breath. Although both are legends in their own field, their fields are as far from each other as the Indian cricket team are from ICC trophies. However, Bayern Munich on Sunday named Manuel Neuer and Virat Kohli in a tweet that has got the both the cricketing and footballing worlds talking. If one really wants to draw similarities between the two legends, there are quite a few. For starters, the Indian batter is a world champion (with India in 2011) and so is Manuel Neuer (with Germany in 2014). Both are greatly valued in their respective teams, both have reinvented the game and both are continuing to set examples even at an age where other athletes think about hanging up their boots. So it is no surprise that Bayern Munich decided to name the two legends of the game in their post. But what is the context? Cricket 50 mins He deserves a trophy: Suresh Raina backs RCB and Virat ...