Fans applaud DDCA, Delhi Police for smooth Messi visit at Arun Jaitley Stadium

December 16, 2025 9:42 AM

Fans applaud DDCA, Delhi Police for smooth Messi visit at Arun Jaitley Stadium

History was made at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday as Argentine football legend Lionel Messi made his much-awaited visit, drawing massive crowds and widespread admiration from fans in the national capital. Thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of the global icon, and the event passed off smoothly, earning praise for the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and the Delhi Police. Fans expressed satisfaction with the seamless arrangements, citing disciplined crowd management and uno...

Virat Kohli declines Delhi captaincy on Ranji Trophy return, backs Ayush Badoni

January 28, 2025 2:02 PM

Virat Kohli declines Delhi captaincy on Ranji Trophy return, backs Ayush Badoni

Senior Indian batter Virat Kohli was reportedly approached by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) to captain the Delhi Ranji team in their upcoming match against Railways. However, the star batter turned down the offer, expressing his desire to let young Ayush Badoni continue in the leadership role, according to a DDCA source. Speaking to ANI, the source revealed, "We asked Virat if he would be willing to take up the captaincy for the game against Railways. However, he refused, sa...