New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Ajit Agarkar-led senior men’s selection committee is likely to meet next week to finalise squads for India’s one‑off Test against Afghanistan and the subsequent three ODIs. The one-off Test will be played in New Chandigarh from June 6-10, while the ODIs will take place in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai on June 14, 17, and 20, respectively.According to sources tracking the development, informal communication has already gone out to players in contention for a…
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New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Punjab Kings (PBKS) made a crucial tactical error by not using leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal during Delhi Capitals’ successful chase of 211 in their IPL 2026 clash at Dharamsala.The defeat also marked Punjab’s fourth consecutive loss after starting the season strongly with six wins.Reacting on the result, the former Indian cricketer was particularly critical of skipper Shreyas Iyer’s decision not to hand the ball to …
Dharamsala, May 12 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) batter David Miller said personal pride and experience helped him remain calm during high-pressure situations as DC pulled off a record run chase against Punjab Kings (PBKS) to keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. Delhi Capitals chased down 211 with three wickets in hand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Monday, registering the highest successful IPL chase in the stadium’s history.Miller played a pivotal role in the victory w…
Dharamsala, May 12 (IANS) Former India batter Abhinav Mukund believes Punjab Kings (PBKS) missed a tactical opportunity by not introducing Yuzvendra Chahal during the middle overs in their defeat to Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.Punjab Kings failed to defend 210 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Monday as Delhi Capitals scripted the highest successful IPL chase in Dharamsala history, winning by three wickets with six balls remaining.One of the biggest talking points from the co…
Dharamsala, May 12 (IANS) Punjab Kings spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule admitted his side failed to execute properly in the final overs and paid the price for dropped catches as Delhi Capitals pulled off a record chase to stay alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race. Capitals chased down 211 with three wickets in hand against PBKS at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Monday. Despite reducing DC to 14/2 and later 38/3, PBKS were unable to close out the match as captain Axar Patel s…
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel has been fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over rate offence during a three-wicket win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. “Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during Match No. 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala.”As this wa…
Dharamsala, May 11 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer pointed to poor execution with both the ball and in the field after Punjab Kings couldn’t defend 210 against Delhi Capitals in a thrilling finish at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Monday.Reflecting on the loss, Iyer acknowledged that PBKS let the game slip due to poor bowling and fielding. “Don’t have to beat around the bush, but fielding and bowling again,” he said after the match.PBKS seemed in control after scorin…
Dharamsala, May 11 (IANS) Delhi Capitals accomplished the highest successful chase in IPL history by overhauling 210 runs with six balls to spare against Punjab Kings in Match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on Monday.A strong performance from captain Axar Patel, an aggressive innings from David Miller, and a bold late cameo from IPL debutant Madhav Tiwari. Delhi Capitals chased down 211 after facing early setbacks at 14…
Dharamsala, May 11 (IANS) Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field against Punjab Kings in the Match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, on Monday.For the Delhi Capitals, it is now or never. After the eliminations of Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Sunday, DC remain only mathematically alive in the playoff race. Sitting eighth with eight points from 11 games, another defeat will officially end their camp…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) For Venugopal Rao, the sense of deja vu must be as stifling as the scorching heat in the national capital. Rao, currently the director of cricket at Delhi Capitals, endured two “wooden spoon” finishes during his time as a player with the franchise from 2011-13, when it used to be called Delhi Daredevils.The script feels eerily familiar, with Rao now presiding over another collapse. A ruthless eight‑wicket demolition by Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday – DC’s fifth stra…