Qaiser Mohammad Ali
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Behind the scenes: Virat Kohli inside Delhi dressing room
From match-defining knocks to unseen moments off the field, Delhi team manager Mahesh Bhati tells Patriot how Virat Kohli’s intensity, discipline and quiet leadership transformed the dressing room during Delhi’s Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign
How Delhi has featured in India’s World Cup plans
Despite being among India’s oldest cricket centres, Delhi has often played host to fewer high-profile matches at ICC events, a trend that continues with the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
Diksha Dagar sets India’s golfing standard
Born with a hearing impairment, Diksha Dagar emerged as India’s most consistent golfer in 2025, making 19 cuts on the Ladies European Tour. Her steady run stood out in a year that also saw solid performances from Anirban Lahiri and others
Grappling with ban, Bajrang Punia eyes comeback and 2028 Olympics
Battling a four-year ban and parallel court cases, Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia says he is training for a return to the mat. In a conversation with Patriot, the wrestler alleges procedural lapses and insists he never refused testing
Virat Kohli’s brief return powers Delhi into Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals
Delhi seal first knockout berth in five years after Kohli’s century and match-winning cameo
Delhi cricket’s shrinking footprint in Indian teams
From senior women to juniors, Delhi’s presence in Indian squads has dwindled sharply in recent years, prompting former players and coaches to question selection policies, accountability, and the Capital’s fading dominance
Vinesh Phogat targets 2028 Olympics; Punia offers unconditional support
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who recently announced her return to the sport following the birth of her son, has found a steadfast ally in fellow Olympian Bajrang Punia
Shooting stars lift Delhi sport in a year of contrasts
While the Capital’s football teams faced narrow misses in 2025, a new crop of shooters provided glimpses of a promising future. The year was also marked by high-profile visits from global sporting icons