Venugopal Rao

KL Rahul showcased a masterclass in calculated authority, scoring an unbeaten 152 off 67 balls for Delhi Capitals. This monumental innings, the highest individual T20 score by an Indian, marked a conscious shedding of old habits and a commitment to early aggression, a transformation he has been working on for a long time.

Ngidi suffered a head injury while trying to take a catch of Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday and had to be taken off the field in an ambulance before being shifted to hospital.

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.

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.

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.

If Delhi Capitals are to end their IPL title drought, Axar Patel will have to step up with the bat, ball and as a captain. Interestingly, Axar has never crossed the 300-run mark in the IPL in the 162 games he has played over twelve years. The all-rounder is yet to better his debut season with the ball, where he picked up 17 wickets for Kings XI Punjab, now Punjab Kings.

KL Rahul is set to open for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. The move follows a mid-season shift that boosted his form. The 33-year-old will also keep wickets for the Delhi Capitals in this season. With a strong squad featuring experienced Indian players and impactful overseas signings, Capitals aim to bounce back and push for their maiden IPL title.

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.

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.

Kevin Pietersen has stepped down as Delhi Capitals' mentor due to time commitment issues, but will return to the IPL commentary box for the 2026 season. The England veteran announced his departure on Saturday, wishing the team well. The IPL 2026 schedule for the initial phase was also released by the BCCI.

Former India batsman Y Venugopal Rao on Wednesday said playing alongside Sachin Tendulkar and against Pakistan were the highlights of his short international career.

With over 7000 First Class runs under his belt, Yalaka Venugopal Rao could have straightaway walked into any team but not into the Andhra Ranji team, which on Saturday failed to make it to the knock-outs.

Former India batsman and Andhra Pradesh skipper Venugopal Rao on Tuesday announced retirement from all forms of the game.

Despite his efforts to buy peace with Telangana protagonists by asserting he was never against the formation of separate Telangana.

Senior Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Sonu 'Bhupati', surrendered with 62 cadres and 54 weapons in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. This event signals the potential end of the state's five-decade-long Maoist insurgency, following a siege of the guerrilla headquarters. The surrender bolsters the Union Home Minister's vision for a Naxal-free India.

Over forty-two cases of dengue have been reported in the plains of Visakhapatnam district and over 345 samples have been collected in barely two months of this monsoon season.

Naxals have asserted in no ambiguous words in one of their pamphlets that the killing of their leader Mallojula Koteshwar Rao, alias Kishanji, would be avenged.

It was an hour before the fire broke out P Venugopal Rao left his flat in a taxi to board a bus to Chennai on official work.

A section of the security agencies feel that Mullojula Koteshwar Rao alias Kishanji's death may lead to a rift in the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist).

Descendants of late Pandit W V V B Ramalingam Pantulu, a freedom fighter and an eminent educationist, have gifted three classrooms to the government-run City High School here.

HYDERABAD: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited has taken the first step in providing south India’s first auto LPG dispensing station at Kompally on the city outskirts.

There is an acute shortage of coins of small denomination such as 50 paise, Rs 1, Rs 2, and Rs 5 in the district affecting vendors and small traders.

The expert committee constituted by Vizag city police to study and resolve traffic issues in Vizag city submitted its report, suggesting laying of service road on both sides of the NH-16 stretch from Hanumanthawaka to Anandapuram for free flow of traffic and to mitigate road crashes.