Shikhar Dhawan

After securing a much-needed win against Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer heaped praise on Shikhar Dhawan, saying that the “fearless cricket” played by the senior batsman is helping the team in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Opener Shikhar Dhawan (56) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (58*) led from the front as Delhi Capitals turned their poor home record with a convincing 5-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Saturday.

While MS Dhoni’s chilling out moments after the match is a regular thing to see, yesterday Hardik Pandya and Shikhar Dhawan had a fun time during clash of their teams.

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 40 runs in a second leg IPL clash here Thursday. Electing to bat, opener Quinton de Kock hit a 27-ball 35 at the top.

India finally announced its cricket squad for ICC World Cup 2019 on Monday. Over the last two years, the Indian selection committee has done a lot of chopping and changing as far as our middle order is concerned.

Having roared back to form with an unbeaten 97-run knock, Shikhar Dhawan said the pitch at the Eden Gardens was better than the one at Delhi Capitals’ home ground.

Shikhar Dhawan will be keen to build on to his new found form ahead of the World Cup and also help Delhi Capitals, continue their winning run in the IPL in their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Sunday.

Delhi Capitals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League match here Friday. Sent into bat, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 178 for seven and then, Delhi Capitals, riding Shikhar Dhawan’s unbeaten 97, chased down the target in 18.5 overs at the Eden Gardens.

Kagiso Rabada was seated in the dressing room in shorts with opener Shikhar Dhawan for company as the  (DC) looked to be cruising to a victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Shikhar Dhawan batted at the nets, took some throwdowns from head coach Ricky Ponting and finally had a long chat with advisor Sourav Ganguly before heading to the dressing room at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Friday.