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News18
2 hours ago
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- News18
Parthiv Patel, Priyansh Arya, Others Grace Outer Delhi Warriors Jersey Launch
Parthiv Patel, Siddhant Sharma, Priyansh Arya And Suyash Sharma Unveils Official Outer Delhi Warriors Jersey Ahead Of Delhi Premier League Season 2. In a bold endeavour, the Outer Delhi Warriors took the next step with their official association, welcoming franchise members Priyansh Arya, Suyash Sharma, Captain Siddhant Sharma, and Team Mentor Parthiv Patel. The Outer Delhi Warriors mentor, captain and squad players were seen unveiling the Outer Delhi Warriors official Jersey, announcing their confident colours the franchise will don in the upcoming August Calendar of Delhi Premier League Season 2 campaign. The official attire and colours of the Outer Delhi Warriors jersey seemed to impress the Delhi circuit, as Parthiv, Priyansh, and Suyash joined in to share a few words on the official commemoration of the jersey being a new identity. The official team kit has been introduced as a major introduction that will shape the Outer Delhi Warriors' communication with the NCR audience in the coming days. Parthiv Patel, the former Indian professional cricketer and wicketkeeper-batsman who represented the Indian national team in all formats of the game, shared, 'Beyond just our team's colours, this jersey symbolises the will to fight of every warrior who dons it. The aspirations of outer Delhi will be carried by our young stars such as Suyash Sharma and Priyansh Arya when they take the field in these colors. The design effectively conveys our aggressive style of playing Twenty20 cricket." Priyansh Arya, the 24-year-old Indian left-handed opening batter known for his explosive hitting, particularly in the Indian Premier League (IPL), also shares, 'Wearing this jersey and representing the Outer Delhi Warriors will make me very happy. I am experiencing a rush of pride and accountability, and I want to put it on soon. This season, this jersey will see some memorable moments, and I'm excited to help the team win. The design is everything a cricket player could want, modern yet respectful of the Delhi heritage." The Outer Delhi Warriors is preparing well and committed for their Delhi Premier League Season 2 debut. The team officials are confident that the new jersey is fated to bring good fortune for the current lineup. Under the guidance of Parthiv Patel as franchise mentor, the Outer Delhi Warriors are establishing themselves as strong title contenders with the addition of T20 players like Suyash Sharma and Priyansh Arya. When the Delhi Premier League Season 2 gets underway, supporters can anticipate seeing the Warriors in their new uniforms as they compete for the DPL championship title. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
2 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
Chandrakant Pandit Resigns as KKR Head Coach: 5 IPL Coaches Likely To Be Removed Or Resign Before IPL 2026 Auctions
photoDetails english 2939155 Updated:Jul 30, 2025, 08:08 PM IST High Stakes Involved 1 / 8 The Indian Premier League is a world of intense pressure and constant evolution, where success is fleeting and expectations are sky-high. As franchises relentlessly seek the perfect winning formula, the coaching staff often finds itself under immense scrutiny. With the massive IPL 2026 mega-auctions on the horizon, the stakes are even higher, promising significant changes. Chandrakant Pandit Resigns from KKR 2 / 8 In a significant development, Chandrakant Pandit has resigned as the head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite leading KKR to the IPL 2024 title, a disappointing eighth-place finish in IPL 2025 led to his departure. This move highlights the unforgiving nature of the league, where past glories don't guarantee future security, especially with a major squad overhaul looming. Justin Langer (Lucknow Super Giants - Head Coach) 3 / 8 Justin Langer finds his position as LSG's head coach under scrutiny after their seventh-place finish in IPL 2025. Reports suggest his future is uncertain, particularly with the recent appointment of Bharat Arun as the new bowling coach. LSG's management might be looking for a fresh approach to turn their fortunes around before the mega-auction. They will be focusing on an All India coaching setup. Daniel Vettori (Sunrisers Hyderabad - Head Coach) 4 / 8 Daniel Vettori oversaw SRH's IPL 2025 campaign, where they finished sixth and missed the playoffs. Despite his efforts, the team's inconsistent performances put his role in question. Franchises often seek a complete reset when results don't align with expectations, making a coaching change a likely first step before rebuilding the squad. Kumar Sangakkara (Rajasthan Royals - Director of Cricket & Head Coach) 5 / 8 Kumar Sangakkara, in his dual role for Rajasthan Royals, has seen the team struggle for consistent success, finishing a disappointing ninth in IPL 2025. With a mega-auction on the horizon, the Royals' management might opt for a new strategic direction. This could mean a change at the top to optimize their squad building and on-field performance. Vikram Rathour (Rajasthan Royals - Batting Coach) 6 / 8 As Rajasthan Royals' batting coach, Vikram Rathour is also under pressure following the team's poor IPL 2025 showing. While not the head coach, specialist coaches are often part of a broader review process. The franchise's desire to rebuild and improve performance ahead of the IPL 2026 mega-auction could lead to changes across the entire coaching staff. Paras Mhambrey (Mumbai Indians - Bowling Coach) 7 / 8 Paras Mhambrey, Mumbai Indians' bowling coach, is another key support staff member whose position could be impacted. MI reached the playoffs in IPL 2025 but fell short of the final, a rare occurrence for the five-time champions. In the high-stakes IPL environment, even successful franchises scrutinize all aspects of their setup for a fresh approach. IPL 2026 Auctions: Anything Can Happen! 8 / 8 The IPL 2026 mega-auctions are set to be a watershed moment, promising significant shifts in team compositions and strategies. Coaching changes are often the first domino to fall as franchises prepare for a fresh start. With so many prominent names under pressure, the lead-up to the next season is bound to be filled with drama and anticipation.
India Today
3 hours ago
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- India Today
Priyansh Arya looking to break trophy curse in Delhi Premier League season 2
Priyansh Arya has emerged as one of India's most exciting young talents, setting tournaments alight with his fearless strokeplay. From hitting six sixes in an over in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) to smashing a 39-ball century in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Arya has done it all except lift a trophy. Now, as he prepares for a fresh start with the Outer Delhi Warriors in DPL 2025, he's hoping to finally break the curse of lost in DPL 2024 season, Arya was unstoppable with the bat, racking up 608 runs in 10 matches for South Delhi. He rose to prominence during the tournament by hitting six sixes in a single over, a rare feat that instantly went viral. But when it came to the final, his team fell short. Coincidentally in IPL 2025, where Arya was a breakout performer for Punjab Kings with 475 runs, yet his team once again stumbled in the the jersey launch of his new team, Outer Delhi Warriors, Arya reflected on those tough losses and the challenge of delivering under pressure. 'There's no such change in the plan, It's just that our final match is a pressure match. So, the way we handle the pressure, it will work for our game.' he has become a recurring theme in Arya's young career. In last year's DPL final, he walked in at a crucial stage and managed only 6 off 2 balls. In the IPL 2025 final, despite a promising start, he could only muster 24 off 19. Numbers that don't quite reflect the impact he had throughout both tournaments. In both finals, he couldn't quite deliver the knockout punch, but his impact across the seasons was on his time with Punjab Kings and the influence of head coach Ricky Ponting, revealed a simple yet powerful piece of advice that guided him throughout the IPL 2025 season. It might sound like basic advice, but for him, rather than focusing on technical changes or forcing a new approach, Ponting reinforced the idea of sticking to what had already been working for him.'He told me to do what I have been doing till now," said of Gautam GambhirThe former Australian captain who has seen the highs and lows of cricket, understands the importance of a player's confidence and natural instincts in a game as unpredictable as T20 cricket. This reassurance to continue with his free-flowing style was a reminder that his strengths were exactly what the team Gambhir has also been a major influence on Arya growing up. Watching Gambhir's fearless and composed batting, especially in high-pressure moments like the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup final ignited his passion for cricket.'I have seen Gautam since childhood," he as he steps into the 2025 DPL season with the Outer Delhi Warriors, he is determined to channel the same resilience and big-match temperament that made Gambhir a legend. With his natural game backed by the confidence instilled by Ricky Ponting, his eyes are firmly set on breaking the trophy curse.- Ends
Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Told Shah Rukh Khan to change KKR jersey colours, now they have 3 IPL trophies': Numerologist says SRK would earlier ‘cry in bathroom' over team losing matches
Celebrity numerologist Swetta Jumaani recently claimed that Shah Rukh Khan sought her assistance when his cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced constant defeats year after year in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Swetta claimed that she had suggested Shah Rukh change the colour of KKR's uniform and, since then, the team has gone on to win three IPL tournaments. Speaking on the YouTube channel Hindi Rush, Swetta admitted that Shah Rukh does seek numerology advice from her regarding his IPL team. She said, 'Shah Rukh Khan is our client for KKR. We changed the uniform of KKR, we told them what colour combinations to take. It is because of that that they won three IPL trophies. I had read him talking about how he would cry in the toilet over KKR losing matches in IPL. Then we had suggested them to change their uniform from black and gold to purple and gold, now they have got three cups.' However, the IPL hasn't entirely been a positive experience for Shah Rukh, especially to begin with. In a 2014 documentary titled Living with KKR, Shah Rukh spoke about how he was devastated to see the crowd at a Mumbai stadium boo him after his team lost — the same crowd that had always cheered him on as a movie star. He said, 'I have never wanted to be a part of IPL for personal success. As a matter of fact, I think, maybe, it lends to negatives in my career. I had never been booed in a stadium. I can walk into a crowd of a lakh people, sling a guitar around my neck and people would cheer me on. Sometimes, I go to stadiums here where I am booed and I think is this the same country where I am a big movie star?' Joy Bhattacharjya, who was a Team Director at KKR during that time, spoke about how KKR losing a match against MI (Mumbai Indians) in 2008 at Wankhede Stadium affected Shah Rukh after he was booed by the crowd. 'He wasn't devastated because we lost, but because of the way the city he had adopted, and been a part of for 20 years, the way they booed him,' he said. The first match of the Indian Premier League was held in 2008, but it wasn't until 2012 that KKR won its first title. The team clinched its second win in 2014, and their third title victory was in 2024.
India Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
20 days of intense Test cricket: Workload concerns rise for India, England bowlers
As India and England get ready to play for one last time in the 5-match Test series, let's remind ourselves once again how gruelling this series has been, especially for the bowlers of both into The Oval, the main concern for both sides is the workload the respective teams have taken in the last month. At Lord's, the English bowling unit was barely able to walk up the stairs en route to their dressing room, and in Manchester, Jasprit Bumrah looked tired, out of sorts for the larger part of the overs that he bowling is anyway a difficult task to sustain for the body. But top it up with the extended Indian Premier League 2025, and then every single Test match going to 5 days, the seamers are not only running out of gas but are also at serious risk of copping injuries. ESPNcricinfo reported that the Indian Cricket Board's medical team has suggested that star pacer Jasprit Bumrah be rested for the final Test match at The Oval, keeping future tournaments in mind. But where does that leave Mohammed Siraj, who has relentlessly given his all for the team over the past two years, punishing his body mercilessly in every single bilateral that India has played?And once again, it is very important to note that it is not only the Indian bowlers who are running the risk of injuries. The England bowlers, who have toiled for over 140 overs, might run a high risk of getting injured in the final match as well.A quick look at the bowling chart tells us that Jasprit Bumrah is not even in the top five amongst bowlers who have delivered the most balls in the Woakes tops the charts with a whopping 167 overs in 4 matches. The seamer tirelessly bowled long spells alongside Brydon Carse (155 overs) and Ben Stokes (140 overs), handing England a 1-2 lead in 4 games. The hosts, coached by Brendon McCullum, finally pulled the plug on Stokes, Carse, and Jofra Archer (88.3 in 2 Tests), resting them from the final Test match, despite the series being on the India, the major concern is Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. The duo have bowled the most number of overs among Indian seamers, clocking 119.4 and 139 overs Bumrah's overall number of overs might seem lower than the highest workloads, the sheer fact that he has been brought in to bowl every time India have wanted or needed a wicket has to account for something. Bumrah has been expected to bowl full tilt every time he's taken the ball, and that really showed in the 4th Test match, where he barely clocked the speeds of 140 kmph. However, if Bumrah is taken off the Indian team for the final Test, which might be a sensible call, perhaps a little mercy needs to be shown to Siraj as well, who has shown that he has the heart of a is perhaps time that India start being a little more intelligent with the choices of their line-ups in Test matches which are slightly lower in priority and slightly lower in stake, to hand auditions to bowlers that they think would serve the Indian Test team in the long the way that matters have been handled in this series, India run the risk of handing Arshdeep Singh a debut in the final match of the series. It is not that debutant pacers have not done well for India, but the process of introduction needs to be India and England prepare to play the final match of the Test series, one hopes that the bowlers, especially the ones that bowl fast, are okay at the end of this gruelling series.- EndsTune InMust Watch
