Delhi Capitals
Based: Dubai
Last season: Third
Best finish: First place in the league in 2009 and 2012
Coach: Ricky Ponting
Captain: Shreyas Iyer. In six seasons before last year, Delhi did not get any higher than third last in the IPL league table. With inexperienced Iyer at the helm, though, they thrived. He will have an understanding of UAE grounds, too. He was part of the India side that played at the Under 19 World Cup here in 2014.
Key man: Ajinkya Rahane
Delhi might have the youngest captain in the league, but they brought in plenty of experience to help him out this season. Ravichandran Ashwin arrived from Kings XI Punjab, and Rahane, the leading run-scorer in Rajasthan Royals’ history, is also in.
Big miss: Chris Woakes
The England pace bowler was one of the highest priced recruits in IPL not so long ago. He opted out of this season, though, as he is expecting the arrival of a new baby this month. Anrich Nortje, the South Africa quick, replaces him.
Verdict
Few teams have such an enviable array of young talent as the side from India’s capital. Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant and Iyer are some of the country’s brightest young prospects. Even their overseas players are kids. Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane turned 20 last month, while Kagiso Rabada might already have 197 Test crickets for South Africa, but he is still just 25.
T20 cricket in general, and the IPL in particular, place a premium on experience, though. See CSK’s perennial success with a team of 30 (and 40) somethings as evidence.
As such, the recruitment of Ashwin and Rahane, who each have the best part of a decade of international experience under their belts, represents savvy business by the Capitals.
Fixtures
1. Match 2, Sunday, September 20, 6pm, Dubai – Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab
2. Match 7, Friday, September 25, 6pm, Dubai – Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals
3. Match 11, Tuesday, September 29, 6pm, Abu Dhabi – Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad
4. Match 16, Saturday, October 3, 6pm, Sharjah – Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders
5. Match 19, Monday, October 5, 6pm, Dubai – Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals
6. Match 23, Friday, October 9, 6pm, Sharjah – Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals
7. Match 27, Sunday, October 11, 6pm, Abu Dhabi – Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals
8. Match 30, Wednesday, October 14, 6pm, Dubai – Delhi Capitals v Rajasthan Royals
9. Match 34, Saturday, October 17, 6pm, Sharjah – Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings
10. Match 38, Tuesday, October 20, 6pm, Dubai – Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals
11. Match 42, Saturday, October 24, 2pm, Abu Dhabi – Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals
12. Match 47, Tuesday, October 27, 6pm, Dubai – Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Capitals
13. Match 51, Saturday, October 31, 2pm, Dubai – Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians
14. Match 55, Monday, November 2, 6pm, Abu Dhabi – Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore
PSL FINAL
Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi
8pm, Thursday
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Labour dispute
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- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
TRAINING FOR TOKYO
A typical week's training for Sebastian, who is competing at the ITU Abu Dhabi World Triathlon on March 8-9:
- Four swim sessions (14km)
- Three bike sessions (200km)
- Four run sessions (45km)
- Two strength and conditioning session (two hours)
- One session therapy session at DISC Dubai
- Two-three hours of stretching and self-maintenance of the body
ITU Abu Dhabi World Triathlon
For more information go to www.abudhabi.triathlon.org.
The specs
- Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
- Power: 640hp
- Torque: 760nm
- On sale: 2026
- Price: Not announced yet
The UN General Assembly President in quotes:
YEMEN: “The developments we have seen are promising. We really hope that the parties are going to respect the agreed ceasefire. I think that the sense of really having the political will to have a peace process is vital. There is a little bit of hope and the role that the UN has played is very important.”
PALESTINE: “There is no easy fix. We need to find the political will and comply with the resolutions that we have agreed upon.”
OMAN: “It is a very important country in our system. They have a very important role to play in terms of the balance and peace process of that particular part of the world, in that their position is neutral. That is why it is very important to have a dialogue with the Omani authorities.”
REFORM OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL: “This is complicated and it requires time. It is dependent on the effort that members want to put into the process. It is a process that has been going on for 25 years. That process is slow but the issue is huge. I really hope we will see some progress during my tenure.”
The specs: 2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Cabriolet
Price, base: Dh429,090
Engine 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8
Transmission Seven-speed automatic
Power 510hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque 700Nm @ 1,750rpm
Fuel economy, combined 9.2L / 100km
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UAE jiu-jitsu squad
Men: Hamad Nawad and Khalid Al Balushi (56kg), Omar Al Fadhli and Saeed Al Mazroui (62kg), Taleb Al Kirbi and Humaid Al Kaabi (69kg), Mohammed Al Qubaisi and Saud Al Hammadi (70kg), Khalfan Belhol and Mohammad Haitham Radhi (85kg), Faisal Al Ketbi and Zayed Al Kaabi (94kg)
Women: Wadima Al Yafei and Mahra Al Hanaei (49kg), Bashayer Al Matrooshi and Hessa Al Shamsi (62kg)
War 2
Director: Ayan Mukerji
Stars: Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana
Rating: 2/5
