Mumbai (Maharastra) [India], April 21 (ANI): After overcoming the COVID crisis in the lead up to their sixth match of the IPL 2022, the Delhi Capitals pulled off a remarkable nine-wicket win against Punjab Kings here at the Brabourne Stadium on Wednesday.

Karauli (Rajasthan) [India], April 6 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot heaped praises on a 31-years old constable, Naitresh Sharma for showing courage and performing his duty, keeping his own life on the line during the Rajasthan's Karauli incident that took place on Saturday.

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Delhi Capitals franchise will look to continue their good form when they take on Gujarat Titans in their second match of the IPL 2022 here at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 27 (ANI): Fighting knocks from Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel helped Delhi Capitals in defeating Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets in the Indian Premier League 2022 clash on Sunday.

New Delhi Feb 18 PTI Delhi all-rounder Lalit Yadav believes he has a no-nonsense approach to his cricket And why not He is from Najafgarh which has gifted India one of its greatest match winners in Virender Sehwag Viru paajis house is in Najafgarh town and I live in the interiors in the Najafgarh village area Lalit who played a scintillating knock of 177 for Delhi against Tamil Nadu on second day of the Ranji Trophy told PTI from Guwahati So if you have witnessed those 10 towering sixes with Nos 10 and 11 for company you know the inspiration So how does it feel It feels good in fact great the 25 year old said in a booming voice If you would have asked me at the start of the day whether I would be close to double hundred batting with Nos 9 10 and 11 I wouldnt have believed it he said having added 48 for eighth wicket with Simarjit Singh 92 for the ninth wicket with Vikas Mishra and 59 for the final wicket with Kuldeep Yadav He reached both his 50 and hundred with a six but he always had the confidence that he could take on the bowlers I never felt that I need to nudge and push to reach three figure mark or for that matter any milestone What are the chances that the tail ender wouldnt be out he counter questioned I had to take chances and I did When they spread the field I had to back my abilities that I could clear the ground I am happy that I could execute big shots properly he said Lalit will now be playing as an all-rounder for Delhi Capitals for the third successive season with the franchise buying him back at the auction So how has it been learning the ropes from a legend like Ricky Ponting I am thankful that I have got Ricky sirs guidance in last couple of seasons I could feel my game has improved by leaps and bounds said the product of Najafgarhs DFours Academy Lalits emergence into Delhi cricket circuit happened with a trial match between Delhi senior team and the U23 team He smashed the senior team bowlers with such ferocity that he was fast tracked into Ranji Team after that knock When I scored 210 in that game never did it cross my mind that I was playing Delhis Ranji bowlers You cant let the stature of opposition get into your head said Lalit who believes that IPL experience changed his perspective more than the financial aspect of it Obviously IPL changes your outlook as a cricketer Its not about money but you start thinking that if I have reached this level then there is no looking back You have to improve and get better every day he said So is he batter who bowls part time off breaks No I am a pure batter who is also a pure bowler In one word a pure all rounder he signed off in a baritone voice PTI KHS BS BS

New Delhi Nov 19 PTI Unbeaten so far Vidarbha would face their toughest challenge when they take on a resurgent Karnataka in the semifinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Saturday Vidarbha and Karnataka entered the last-four in contrasting fashions While the Akshay Wakhare-led side decimated favourites Rajasthan by nine wickets it was Manish Pandeys brilliance that helped Karnataka overcome Bengal via a Super Over in their quarter-final Vidarbhas in-form batters Atharva Taide Ganesh Satish and skipper Wadkar would need to continue their good form to tame a formidable Karnataka attack at the Feroz Shah Kotla After the failure of Siddesh Wath the Pritam Gandhe-coached Vidarbha opted to open with Ganesh Satish in the quarters and the move worked wonders But the top three would need equal support from Jitesh Sharma Shubham Dubey and Apoorv Wankhede if Vidarbha are to post or chase a big total Bowling has been key to Vidarbhas success so far in the national T20 championship and again the eight overs by left-arm orthodox spinner Akshay Karnewar and seasoned off-spinner Akshay Wakhare could decide the games fate Even Atharva Taide can roll his arm over for four overs Karnerwar has been a revelation and has bowled economical spells throughout the tournament Another important cog in the wheel is young right-arm pacer Yash Thakur who has delivered so far He would need support from pace colleagues Darshan Nalkande and Lalit Yadav For Karnataka the biggest positive is Pandey regaining form Openers Rohan Kadam and BR Sharath and middle-order batters Karun Nair Aniruddha Joshi and Abhinav Manohar would be more than keen to score big in the marque clash On their day Karnataka can take any attack to cleansers and Vidarbhas wont be an exception Their bowlers particularly spinners J Suchith and KC Carippa and the pacers led by Vijaykumar Vyshak would also need to play a vital role if the team is to make it to the summit clash Since its a day game dew would not be a factor at all Match starts at 130 PM PTI NRB AH AH