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How Mitchell Starc has revitalised DC bowling attack: ‘His presence gives others confidence’ | Cricket News

How Mitchell Starc has revitalised DC bowling attack: ‘His presence gives others confidence’ | Cricket News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 4, 2026 11:29 PM IST Delhi Capitals (DC) returned to winning ways after three successive losses when they aced a big chase against Rajasthan Royals in their previous game, and the inclusion of a genuine legend of the game may have something to do with it. Mitchell Starc played for the first time this season in Jaipur, and his three wickets – one in the first over and two towards the end of the innings – kept the total to something which DC could chase down. Bowling coach Munaf Patel was relieved to have Starc at his disposal, especially after his team failed to defend 264 against the Punjab Kings. “It’s vital to have a wicket-taker inside the Powerplay, as that’s key to prevent a team from getting a really big score. Early wickets change the scenario completely,” the former India seamer said on the eve of the game against Chennai Super Kings. Not only does Starc get wickets himself, but he also helps those around him get better. “Bowling …

Indian cricket’s fast bowling pipeline is broken, Munaf Patel explains why | Cricket News

Indian cricket’s fast bowling pipeline is broken, Munaf Patel explains why | Cricket News

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3 min readApr 15, 2026 06:18 PM IST Munaf Patel believes reverse swing is on its way to becoming a YouTube memory. And he thinks cricket’s administrators are largely responsible. On Bombay Sport Exchange, TOI Sports’ YouTube show, the former India fast bowler traced the decline directly to the Covid-era saliva ban — a ban that he argues should have been lifted long ago but hasn’t been, because the wrong people are making the decisions. “It depends on who is making the decisions. If you have the right people — cricketers — they will understand that saliva should be allowed. But when you have put office bearers in charge, they simply don’t know.” Sweat, he explains, doesn’t do the same job. “Paani se nahi aata hai.” [It doesn’t work with water.] What works is saliva thickened by sugar — chewing gum, a jelly, anything sweet. “Vo saliva mein aap jo agar koi chewing gum khate ho ya koi jelly khate ho toh usse thoda mota ho jaata hai — sugar ki wajah se.” [Whatever you …

Munaf Patel: Show me one person who can stop Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma; that person is Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News

Munaf Patel: Show me one person who can stop Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma; that person is Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News

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3 min readApr 15, 2026 04:56 PM IST Munaf Patel has a warning for Indian cricket. “Yaad rakh lena — agar Gautam Gambhir jaisa head coach hat gaya na, toh player ko handle karna mushkil ho jaega.” [Remember this — if a head coach like Gautam Gambhir leaves, handling the players will become very difficult.] The former India pacer said this on Bombay Sport Exchange, TOI Sports’ YouTube show. His reasoning is straightforward. At this level of Indian cricket, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the dressing room, coaching is almost beside the point. Every top player has his own trainer, his own support staff, his own world. “Ye level pe kya hi coaching kar loge? Aapko manage karna hi sabse important hai.” [At this level, what coaching can you really do? Managing people is the most important thing.] And man-management at this level, Munaf argues, is not easy. “Virat Kohli ko ek cheez na karke dikha de koi banda. Rohit Sharma ko ek cheez na karke dikha de koi.” [Show me one person …

How Delhi Capitals are overcoming Mitchell Starc’s absence

How Delhi Capitals are overcoming Mitchell Starc’s absence

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In a tournament where scores around or above 200 are commonplace, Delhi Capitals have won their first two games by restricting their opposition to 141 and 162. Having assembled a bowling attack blessed with quality in both pace and spin departments, the franchise hasn’t yet felt the absence of left-arm legend Mitchell Starc, who is yet to receive the go-ahead from Cricket Australia to join his IPL franchise. With skipper Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav helming the spin department, they may not need much outside guidance as they go about their work. The pace section, even without Starc, is well loaded with the likes of Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar and T Natarajan and bowling coach Munaf Patel has quality at his disposal. So much so that tall Kiwi pacer Kyle Jamieson and Aquib Nabi, coming off a historic and triumphant Ranji Trophy season, are still waiting for a look in. Sri Lankan seamer Dushmantha Chameera is also an option in the DC squad. Ahead of their third game of the IPL season – as they …

IPL 2026: Who’s the RCB pacer Auqib Nabi needs to emulate on his debut for Delhi Capitals | Cricket News

IPL 2026: Who’s the RCB pacer Auqib Nabi needs to emulate on his debut for Delhi Capitals | Cricket News

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Ahead of Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2026 opener on Wednesday, Auqib Nabi will need to recall how his last Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 outing for Jammu and Kashmir fetched him 15 wickets at an economy rate 7 runs per over. At the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy, his economy was 5, while he was the hero of the historic Ranji Trophy triumph. “Keep it simple,” is the advice to the Baramulla pacer from J&K bowling coach P Krishna Kumar, ahead of his anticipated debut against Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, asking him to disregard the IPL hype. Kumar urges the mild-mannered soft-spoken bowler to follow the template set by Bhuvaneshwar Kumar. It’s mostly because both swing the ball, but also have calm temperaments. “Bhuvi is perhaps the best bowler in the later stages and with the new ball. He’s rarely hit by batsmen, because he swings the ball. Nabi up front has one of the best yorkers,” the coach says. “Bhuvi’s the guy to follow.” Auqib Nabi became the third fastest bowler to 60 wickets in …

Delhi Capitals’ bowling coach Munaf Patel fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct in match vs RR | Ipl News

Delhi Capitals’ bowling coach Munaf Patel fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct in match vs RR | Ipl News

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Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel has been fined 25% of his match fee and has accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Wednesday’s match against Rajasthan Royals, The Indian Premier League said on Thursday. “Munaf Patel, Bowling Coach, Delhi Capitals has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated One Demerit Point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Wednesday,” said the IPL statement, adding that Munaf had “accepted the Match Referee’s sanction”. Even though the statement did not go into details on the former player’s offence, it was speculated that he was cautioned due to an argument with a match official when he was not allowed to send a player into the middle to convey his message. Story continues below this ad Article 2.20 covers all types of conduct that are contrary to the spirit of the game and are not specifically and adequately covered by the specific offences …

DC Bowling Coach Munaf Patel Has Heated Argument With Umpire. BCCI Punishes Him By Slapping Fine Of…

DC Bowling Coach Munaf Patel Has Heated Argument With Umpire. BCCI Punishes Him By Slapping Fine Of…

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Mumnaf Patel argues with an umpired during the DC vs RR IPL 2025 match.© X/Twitter Munaf Patel, member of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning team and Delhi Capitals bowling coach, has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. “Munaf Patel admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.20 – which pertains to the conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game – and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction,” the IPL said in a statement on Thursday. “For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding,” it added. The incident occurred during Delhi’s bowling when the fourth umpire reportedly stopped Delhi’s reserve player from entering the field to convey Patel’s message in the middle. The former India pacer was seen having an argument with the umpire while tying up his laces at …

Delhi Capitals announce Munaf Patel as bowling coach ahead of IPL 2025 auction | Cricket News

Delhi Capitals announce Munaf Patel as bowling coach ahead of IPL 2025 auction | Cricket News

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Delhi Capitals on Monday announced former India international Munaf Patel as their bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. “Old-school grit 🤝 Winning mindset. Welcome to DC, legend,” the franchise announced on X. The 41-year-old Munaf played for India in all three formats and was a part of the 2011 ODI World Cup winning squad where he was the third highest wicket-taker for the Men in Blue. In the IPL, he has represented the likes of Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Lions, picking 74 wickets in 63 matches. He has won the whole thing with Mumbai back in 2013. Old-school grit 🤝 Winning mindset Welcome to DC, legend 🥹💙 pic.twitter.com/d62DSCcqNR — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) November 12, 2024 With Munaf’s appointment, DC’s overhaul continues after they brought in Hemang Badani as the head coach, replacing Ricky Ponting and Venugopal Rao as the new Director of Cricket for the IPL. The Capitals has also released their marquee player Rishabh Pant last month, ahead of the mega auction for Indian Premier League 2025. Axar …