Delhi Capitals

The JSW and GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals announced the appointment of former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh as Assistant & Batting Coach of the franchise on Tuesday ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.A veteran of 304 ODIs, 40 Tests, and 58 T20Is, as well as a multiple World Cup winner, the 44-year-old has also mentored several established and emerging Indian stars in recent years. This appointment marks his first formal coaching role, with Yuvraj set to make his IPL coaching debut with Delhi Capitals, according to a press release from DC.The appointment also marks a reunion with the Delhi franchise for Yuvraj. In 2015, the franchise (then Delhi Daredevils) secured his services for a record Rs 16 crore, which made him the most expensive player in IPL history at the time. He went on to represent the franchise in all 14 matches that season.Speaking on the appointment, Delhi Capitals Chairman and Co-owner and JSW Sports Founder, Parth Jindal, said, as per the ..

Sourav Ganguly has said there was no conflict of interest in his taking charge as the head coach of Delhi Capitals while continuing as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal, saying he has the order of BCCI ombudsman. The former India captain will take charge of an IPL team as head coach for the first time, replacing Hemang Badani at Delhi Capitals and overseeing the side in the 2027 season. Ganguly has been associated with the Capitals since 2019, having served in several roles, including Director of Cricket for both the men's and women's teams. His appointment will mark his first stint as an IPL head coach. "Delhi will play well. I'm looking forward to it," Ganguly told reporters on Tuesday. Ganguly was speaking to reporters after watching India's 1-6 defeat against Uruguay in a FIFA international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium. Asked about the potential conflict of interest arising from his dual roles, Ganguly said: "I've got the order of ombudsman." Ganguly also ba

The 23-year-old cricketer was taken into custody in Hooghly on Tuesday and was subsequently arrested after being questioned by investigators.

Pant rejoins DC at revised Rs 15 crore fee after record Rs 27 crore move to LSG; Kuldeep heads the other way in blockbuster IPL trade

Delhi Capitals are set for a complete overhaul ahead of IPL 2027, with Yuvraj Singh expected to join the coaching staff and Rishabh Pant tipped for a return to the franchise

In its bid to beat the extreme May heat in most parts of the country, the BCCI is contemplating an early start to the IPL, eyeing a March 10-May 15 window for future editions starting next year, Board secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI in an exclusive interview. However, he made it clear that due to international calender constraints, the number of matches will remain 74 and not be increased to 94. The IPL usually gets underway in the last week of March and winds up towards the end of May. Saikia said an early IPL would protect the interest of both players as well as the paying public. "This year, IPL started around the March 29th (28th), and it was over by May 31. Only thing which we are discussing is that during the fag end of the tournament after May 15...there is apprehension of having rainfall or pre-monsoon season starting. "On the other hand, there is hot weather which is not very conducive either for the players or for the crowds," Saikia said in the interaction. He said th

Shreyas Iyer is the only captain in IPL history to lead three franchises into the final

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar became only the third captain in tournament history to win back-to-back trophies after MS Dhoni (CSK) and Rohit Sharma (MI)

Sooryavanshi scored more than 750 runs during the season at a staggering strike rate of 237.30, the highest among Orange Cap winners in the previous 18 editions of the IPL

KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav helped DC beat KKR in their final game of IPL 2026 to end their season on a high note

With the win, DC will end their season in sixth spot on the points table with 14 points in their kitty, while KKR will finish in seventh spot

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals through their app and website

For the first time in IPL history, the playoffs will be played on three different venues

Both DC and KKR will be looking to end their IPL 2026 season on a high with a win in Kolkata

KKR's qualification fate is not entirely in their hands, as they need Rajasthan Royals to lose against Mumbai Indians earlier in the day to stay in contention

Kolkata Knight Riders have played an impressive 101 encounters at Eden Gardens, having won 57 matches and ending up on the losing side 42 times over the years. Two matches ended in no contest

To cover the loss, Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Karnataka wicketkeeper-batter Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement

According to the latest IPL 2026 standings, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish their league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points from 14 matches.

With RCB, SRH and GT already through to the playoffs, just one spot remains open in the top four

DC, with the win, have also jumped back to seventh spot on the points table with 12 points from 13 matches