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Qaiser Mohammad Ali -October 10, 2024

Himmat Singh-led Delhi looks to end 16-year Ranji Trophy title drought this season

Himmat Singh-led Delhi looks to end 16-year Ranji Trophy title drought this season

The national capital starts its campaign with a match against Chhatisgarh; the captain is looking to add to Delhi’s seven Ranji trophy triumphs

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -October 9, 2024

Why doesn’t DDCA stop the exodus of its cricketers?

Why doesn’t DDCA stop the exodus of its cricketers?

Over the years, officials have not treated players well, leading to the migration of its star players, which has impacted, to an extent, Delhi’s performance in the Ranji trophy and other national tournaments

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -October 4, 2024

I just need one big season to turn it around: Himmat Singh

I just need one big season to turn it around: Himmat Singh

In an exclusive interview with Patriot, the middle-order batsman who recently captained the East Delhi Riders to victory in the Delhi Premier League discusses his future 

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -October 1, 2024

Virat Kohli becomes fastest to achieve 27,000 runs, eyes Tendulkar’s century record next

Virat Kohli becomes fastest to achieve 27,000 runs, eyes Tendulkar’s century record next

Though 7,316 runs behind Tendulkar, Kohli holds the highest combined average (53.23) among top scorers, with 27,041 runs and 80 centuries across 535 international matches, outshining many retired legends

Vivek Shukla -September 29, 2024

70 years of Karnail Singh Stadium: A legacy in limbo, denied support despite rich history

70 years of Karnail Singh Stadium: A legacy in limbo, denied support despite rich history

The stadium, which just turned 70, has hosted every notable Indian athlete at some point, from Paan Singh Tomar to Salim Durrani

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -September 27, 2024

DDCA’s ‘unusually long’ coaching, support staff list with an eye on elections?

DDCA’s ‘unusually long’ coaching, support staff list with an eye on elections?

The appointment of 109 people – up from 94 last season – for the 2024-25 domestic tournaments has raised concerns over ‘Favouritism’ and the influence of ‘Outsiders’ in various panels

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -September 27, 2024

Rishabh Pant poised for glory in Kanpur as India’s ‘Demolition Man’ eyes another century

Rishabh Pant poised for glory in Kanpur as India’s ‘Demolition Man’ eyes another century

The wicketkeeper-batsmen returns to Kanpur’s Green Park, aiming to replicate his Chennai heroic after a remarkable comeback from injury. Observers anticipate another explosive performance from India’s fearless game-changer

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -September 23, 2024

Noida cricket ground makes history for all the wrong reasons

Noida cricket ground makes history for all the wrong reasons

In nearly a century of Indian Test cricket, this is the first time a match was called off without a ball being bowled due to rains and an ill-equipped ground