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Faf Du Plessis Pinpoints Exactly What Went Wrong For Delhi Capitals In IPL 2025: "Lack Of..."

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Faf du Plessis admitted that while finishing the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on a high note was satisfying, the team's overall campaign lacked the consistency required to break into the top four. DC wrapped up their season with a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), securing a fifth-place finish, with seven wins, six losses, and one no result. Speaking after the match, Du Plessis provided an honest assessment of the team's performance.

Sunil Gavaskar's 'Unfiltered Truth' As Sarfaraz Khan Gets Axed From Indian Test Team

A new era has begun in India's Test journey, with Shubman Gill taking over the team's captaincy from Rohit Sharma while Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan find a spot each in the squad, following the exits of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Without the two veteran duos, India are staring at a journey of complexities, with the onus now on skipper Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant to lead the troops. However, one player who many felt was unfairly dropped from the side for the 5-match Test series against England was Sarfaraz Khan.

Yuvraj Singh Given Entire Credit After Shubman Gill Becomes India Captain: "Greatest Cricket Brain..."

As Shubman Gill takes over the reins of India's Test team ahead of the highly anticipated series against England, former cricketer Yograj Singh has praised the people behind the young captain's journey, his father and India great Yuvraj Singh. While speaking to ANI, Yograj Singh emphasized the impact of strong mentorship and family support in shaping Gill's career. "The credit for Shubman Gill's performance goes to his father and Yuvraj Singh," he said.

Shreyas Iyer Throws PBKS Bowlers Under The Bus For Defeat Against DC, Puts Blame On...

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that his bowlers lacked discipline and control during their six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League match here on Saturday. Asked to bat first, PBKS posted 206 for 8 with Iyer top-scoring with 53 off 34 balls while Marcus Stoinis played a magnificent cameo of 44 not out off just 16 balls, including three fours and four sixes. DC, however, chased down the target of 207 with three balls to spare with Sameer Rizvi scoring 58 not out off 25 balls, studded with three fours and five sixes. Karun Nair and KL Rahul contributed 44 and 35, respectively as DC reached 208 for 4 in 19.3 overs.

Preity Zinta Tears Into Third Umpire Over Unacceptable Mistake, Says "Karun Nair..."

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta wasn't a happy person after a defeat against the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Saturday all but cost her team a plce in the top 2 spots of the points table. PBKS needed to beat DC in order to keep the Qualifier 1 qualification hopes into their own hands but the defeat in the encounter now leaves them on the mercy of other franchises. For Zinta, who watched the match from closed quarters, said that a costly error by the third umpire in the match contributed to her team's defeat.

Gautam Gambhir, BCCI Selectors Blasted Ahead Of England Tour For Not Preparing For Transition

The transition phase has truly began in Indian Test cricket. After the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team will bear a fresh look when it gets down to action in the Test series against England. Sai Sudharshan has got a maiden India Test call-up while all eyes will be on Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Easwaran, if they get a chance in the XI. More importantly, Shubman Gill will be the new India Test captain. The squad was announced by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Saturday.

"There Will Be Pressure": Ajit Agarkar's Honest Admission For India's New Test Captain Shubman Gill

Transition was the buzzword as chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar spoke about the challenges that Shubman Gill will face as India's newest Test captain but insisted that the batting star has what it takes to revel in the "tough" role. Agarkar announced an 18-member squad in which Rishabh Pant will be Gill's deputy for the five-Test rubber starting on June 20 in Leeds. It will be the country's first Test assignment after stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's retirements from the format.

Did BCCI Try To Stop Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli From Retiring? Ajit Agarkar Says, "New WTC Cycle..."

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar on Saturday conceded that the void left by the Test retirement of premier cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is tough to fill, but hoped that other players will step up during the upcoming tour of England. Rohit was the first to announce retirement from Test cricket on May 7, while his long-time teammate Kohli followed suit on May 12. "When guys like that retire, they are stalwarts of cricket...it is always difficult, (their) shoes are very big to fill. But one way of looking at it is, that it's an opportunity for others," Agarkar told the media after announcing India's 18-member squad for the five-Test series starting June 20.

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Faf Du Plessis Pinpoints Exactly What Went Wrong For Delhi Capitals In IPL 2025: "Lack Of..."

Sunil Gavaskar's 'Unfiltered Truth' As Sarfaraz Khan Gets Axed From Indian Test Team

Yuvraj Singh Given Entire Credit After Shubman Gill Becomes India Captain: "Greatest Cricket Brain..."

Shreyas Iyer Throws PBKS Bowlers Under The Bus For Defeat Against DC, Puts Blame On...

Preity Zinta Tears Into Third Umpire Over Unacceptable Mistake, Says "Karun Nair..."

Gautam Gambhir, BCCI Selectors Blasted Ahead Of England Tour For Not Preparing For Transition

"There Will Be Pressure": Ajit Agarkar's Honest Admission For India's New Test Captain Shubman Gill

Did BCCI Try To Stop Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli From Retiring? Ajit Agarkar Says, "New WTC Cycle..."