Indian batsmen hold the key against strong Kiwi swing attack

With the WTC approaching, the Patriot takes a look at the preparedness and chances of the Indian side against New Zealand  It was decided then and there in Gabba, Brisbane, Australia, when Team India defeated a full-strength home side without their first-choice playing eleven and also in the absence of its regular skipper, Virat Kohli. […]

Delhi cricket and its bookies’ connection

Instances of match fixing are not new to the DDCA and with the government  languishing on the question of reforms, there seems to be no quick solution  Bookies and fixers have allegedly been known to have deep roots within Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA). And recently when two accused — Krishan Garg and Manish […]

The Capitals look to charge on

With the IPL set to begin on April 9, Patriot gives a preview of how the Delhi Capitals could fare in 2021 Over the last two seasons, Delhi Capitals have seemed to be on the road to redemption. After failing to make the playoffs for six successive editions, Capitals finished in third in 2019 and […]

The Capitals auction strategy

With the IPL auction set to take place on February 18, Patriot analyses what Delhi Capitals can focus on to build a winning squad Delhi Capitals, like Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, are one of the only three teams to have never won the IPL trophy. Royal Challengers Bangalore have tried three times […]

India’s worries down under

The Indian Cricket team has looked wayward in the ODI series vs Australia due to lack of bowling options and the hangover of the IPL

Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians: Top two clash in battle for supremacy

As two of the in-form teams collide this IPL season, Patriot gives an exclusive preview of this mouth watering encounter It is the clash of the titans of IPL’2020 as Delhi Capitals, who lie first in the table battle it out on the 22 yards vs 2nd placed Mumbai Indians. When the sides who have […]

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 […]

Delhi vs Mumbai

Though Tendulkar is still way ahead statistically, Virat Kohli’s recent achievements have been so extraordinary as to merit a comparison with the ‘God’ of cricket Mumbai and Delhi are two cities that have dominated the Indian cricket scenario like no other, since decades. While the former has produced legendary batsmen like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin […]