Former India Opener Predicts Delhi Capitals Will Clinch IPL 2026 Title
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Ex-IND Opener Backs Delhi Capitals to Win IPL 2026: 'This Could Be Their Year'
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News18•22-03-2026, 21:20
Ex-IND Opener Backs Delhi Capitals to Win IPL 2026: 'This Could Be Their Year'
•Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Delhi Capitals have a balanced squad for IPL 2026, making them strong contenders for their maiden title.
•Chopra highlighted DC's consistent performance since 2019, reaching the final in 2020, and praised their successful auction strategies.
•Irfan Pathan recalled Delhi Capitals' past struggles with talent identification, citing examples like letting go of AB de Villiers and not consistently playing Andre Russell.
•Pathan also discussed Punjab Kings' resurgence from IPL 2025, attributing it to strong leadership, smart auction decisions, and bold calls like appointing Ricky Ponting and acquiring Shreyas Iyer.
