Hemang Badani

Delhi Capitals concluded their home campaign with a win but struggled significantly at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, losing five matches. This inconsistency has hampered their playoff chances, with skipper Axar Patel and coach Hemang Badani expressing frustration over the unpredictable pitch conditions. The team has resorted to treating their home ground as an away venue due to these challenges.

Delhi Capitals' head coach Hemang Badani expressed frustration over their dismal home record in IPL 2026, attributing it to inconsistent and unpredictable pitch conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite a win against Rajasthan Royals, the team's struggles at home, with five losses and two wins, highlight a significant challenge in their playoff pursuit.

Delhi Capitals' head coach Hemang Badani faced scrutiny after their loss to Chennai Super Kings, attributing the defeat to a top-order collapse and a tricky Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch. Badani highlighted the team's lack of control over pitch preparation, noting the inconsistent nature of their home ground.

Delhi Capitals kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a win, but player availability, especially Mitchell Starc's, remains a season-long concern. Coach Hemang Badani highlighted the challenges of overseas player access due to national board decisions. Starc's match-winning four-wicket haul proved his value, earning him praise for professionalism and mentorship.

DC ended sixth in the table with seven wins and seven defeats, extending their playoff drought to five straight seasons. It was also the second consecutive season in which the combination of head coach Hemang Badani and captain Axar Patel failed to guide the franchise into the top four.

Chennai Super Kings dominated the Delhi Capitals on and off the field in IPL 2026 on Tuesday. Delhi’s batting faltered again, despite late resistance from Tristan Stubbs and Sameer Rizvi. Poor home form and inconsistent pitches have left DC’s playoff hopes slim.

The South African seamer failed to get fingertips to it and hit the back of his head on the rock-hard ground. He immediately took a reverse tumble, putting his entire body weight on the head and stayed down.

Ngidi was taken off the field in an ambulance after hurting himself badly while trying to take a catch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. He was rushed for medical examination, and Delhi Traffic Police arranged a special route to ensure there was no delay in reaching the hospital.

Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani expressed confidence in his team's ability to address recent losses, stating they have identified and are working on their concerns. Despite two successive defeats, Badani backed the batters to deliver competitive totals and reaffirmed faith in young pacer Auqib Nabi ahead of their clash with a strong Royal Challengers Bengaluru side.

Throwdown specialists play a crucial role in preparing batters for high-speed deliveries and getting in the volume for skill-based sessions directed at fine tuning a particular shot. The Delhi Capitals employ Aniket Berde, Darshan, and Sai Pendam, each with unique backgrounds and skills. Their journeys reveal resilience, adaptation, and the evolving significance of throwdown experts in modern cricket.

IPL 2026 begins March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad. All teams have finalised coaching staffs featuring experienced names. Andy Flower leads RCB, Stephen Fleming heads CSK, while Mahela Jayawardene guides MI. Other teams also boast strong coaching setups, setting the stage for a competitive season.

Southern Braves coach Hemang Badani detailed the challenges of cricket auctions, emphasising discipline and patience. The team secured a mix of experienced players like Chris Jordan and Marcus Stoinis, alongside promising talent such as Thomas Rew. Badani highlighted David Miller's acquisition as a strategic move for finishing games.

Delhi Capitals are awaiting Cricket Australia's clearance for pace spearhead Mitchell Starc's participation in IPL 2026. While coach Hemang Badani confirmed no official update, captain Axar Patel and Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao expressed optimism about his eventual arrival. Starc, 36, is expected to miss initial matches due to workload management.

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Former cricketer Hemang Badani said that batting great Sachin Tendulkar had once asked him to exchange former fast bowler Javagal Srinath's trousers with Tendukar's just so the latter can laugh and relax before a match.

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel believes replicating Team India's culture in franchises is unrealistic due to player diversity. He advocates for a flexible, fearless brand of cricket for India's T20 dominance and dislikes the Impact Player rule. KL Rahul will open for the Capitals this season, while Mitchell Starc awaits Cricket Australia's clearance.

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has stepped down as mentor of Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League, citing lack of time for the role. He will still appear as a commentator during the tournament. Pietersen joined the franchise in 2025 and previously played for several IPL teams during his career. The season begins March 28 in Bengaluru.

Sources say both hurled abuses at each other.