Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Who will triumph?

Patriot gives a preview as Delhi Capitals take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Sharjah tonight   Riding high in the Indian Premier League (IPL) standings, both Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have won two games each from their first three fixtures. While Delhi’s unbeaten run came to an end against Sunrisers Hyderabad […]

Pre-recorded cheering dampen IPL’s pitch

Amidst a pandemic, the IPL is happening without any crowds in the stadiums, and manufactured crowd sounds to give the real feel of a live match. However, things haven’t gone as planned Over the last 12 seasons, spectators played a significant role in IPL’s evolution as a huge brand. Supporters pack the stadiums and stay […]

Falling out of the trap

Not a single Indian has qualified for the trap shooting category in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Patriot tries to finds out why Kynan Chenai reached the final of the men’s trap event at the Asian Championships at the start of November, it appeared as if India’s search for an Olympic quota in the shotgun events […]

Delhi club makes its debut in football

Sudeva FC becomes the first club from Delhi to play the I-League. Patriot takes a look into their history and philosophy and what it means for Delhi to have their own football club I-League may not be the top-tier domestic football competition anymore in India but Delhi-based Sudeva FC’s entry into the league made a […]

Can the Capitals pull through?

With the 12th edition of the IPL just over a week away, Patriot analyses the chances of Delhi Capitals, and whether they can make the cut this year Delhi Capitals have blown hot and cold through the first 12 seasons of the IPL. No team has finished bottom of the points table as many times […]

Virtual cheers, empty stands

As football continues to be played in front of empty stands in the stadium, broadcasters are using virtual fan chants to make the action look more real When Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling scored the first goal of the restarted Premier League season on Wednesday night, the cheer heard by viewers watching on TV came from […]

So long, Captain Cool

As MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, Patriot lists some of the legend’s best innings on the ground “I would go to war with MS Dhoni by my side”- Gary Kirsten This quote epitomises the man and his significance to Indian cricket. The game has seen brilliant batsmen, exceptional leaders […]

Who will splash the cash before kickoff?

The football transfer season is now underway, and clubs will be looking to bolster their squads. Patriot looks at some of the top transfers that can happen this season With the seasons in European football’s top leagues coming to an end after long, it is now time for clubs across the continent to splash their […]