Delhi Capitals and Bengal cricketer Abhishek Porel has been denied bail and remanded to 14 days in judicial custody following his arrest on rape and blackmail charges.
Abishek Porel, 23, Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter, arrested in connection with a rape case filed by a medical student alleging physical relationship under promise of marriage, criminal intimidation, and recording intimate moments.
Four young Mumbai cricketers – Ayush Vartak, Ayaz Khan, Divyaansh Saksena, and Vedant Gore – are undergoing selection trials for Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru. The trials are overseen by Sourav Ganguly, Yuvraj Singh, and Amit Mishra, who are expected to be named as the new coaching staff.
The Calcutta High Court has directed police to arrest Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel in a rape case and seize his electronic devices to prevent alleged circulation of sensitive material. An FIR was registered against Porel last month at Mogra Police Station, accusing him of physical relations on promise of marriage, recording intimate moments, and threatening the complainant.
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers expressed no surprise at Rishabh Pant's return to Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027, citing Pant's frustration at Lucknow Super Giants and a significant pay cut. De Villiers also questioned the timing of Pant's move amidst DC's ownership and coaching staff changes.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel warmly welcomed Rishabh Pant back to the team with a humorous Hindi proverb after Pant's blockbuster IPL trade from Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 15 crore.
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka's ambitious 15-year vision for Rishabh Pant, including winning multiple IPL titles, has resurfaced after Pant's trade back to Delhi Capitals for Rs 15 crore. Pant's two-season stint with LSG saw a 35.71% win rate.
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka's ambitious 15-year prediction for Rishabh Pant has resurfaced after Pant's trade back to Delhi Capitals for Rs 15 crore. Goenka had envisioned Pant leading LSG to multiple IPL titles, comparing him to Dhoni and Rohit.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel welcomed Rishabh Pant back to the franchise with a Hindi proverb after Pant's Rs 15 crore IPL trade from LSG. Pant, who scored 3,284 runs for DC previously, returns after two seasons with LSG.
Rishabh Pant has been traded back to Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants for spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Pant's two-year stint with LSG was disappointing, marked by struggles as captain and with his batting performance. He takes a pay cut to return to his former franchise.
Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel faces a police complaint from a woman accusing him of rape, assault, and criminal intimidation. The woman alleges a three-year relationship, sexual relations under the promise of marriage, and subsequent refusal to marry. Porel denies the allegations, calling them baseless and timed with his recent success.
Abhishek Porel, wicketkeeper-batter for Bengal and Delhi Capitals, faces police investigation after a woman alleged he promised marriage, engaged in sexual relations under that assurance, and later backed out, also accusing him of assault and intimidation.
Rishabh Pant's IPL salary has been drastically reduced from Rs 27 crore to Rs 15 crore following a trade to Delhi Capitals after a two-year stint with Lucknow Super Giants. This highlights a trend of significant pay cuts for star players based on performance.
Rishabh Pant rejoins Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027 with a ₹15 crore deal, while Kuldeep Yadav moves to Lucknow Super Giants in a significant player trade.
Rishabh Pant is returning to Delhi Capitals for the IPL 2027 season after a trade with Lucknow Super Giants. Kuldeep Yadav will join LSG. Pant's salary is Rs 15 crore, down from his record Rs 27 crore deal in 2025.
In a blockbuster IPL trade, Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals after being acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a record INR 27 crore. He will now play for DC at INR 15 crore. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav moves to LSG from DC for INR 13.50 crore.
Rishabh Pant is reportedly returning to Delhi Capitals for the 2027 IPL, taking a Rs 12 crore pay cut from his previous Rs 27 crore contract with Lucknow Super Giants. The trade is nearing completion, pending BCCI approval.
Rishabh Pant is reportedly set to return to Delhi Capitals, his former IPL franchise, in a blockbuster trade that would send Kuldeep Yadav to Lucknow Super Giants. Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh has advised KL Rahul to enter the auction if the move for Pant materializes.
Rishabh Pant is reportedly returning to his former IPL team, Delhi Capitals, after two seasons with Lucknow Super Giants. This potential trade also involves Kuldeep Yadav moving to LSG. Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh has advised KL Rahul, who has performed well for DC, to enter the auction if Pant's move is finalized.
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav is reportedly set to join Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2027, while Rishabh Pant is likely to return to Delhi Capitals. Pant stepped down as LSG captain after two disappointing seasons.
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav is reportedly moving to Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2027, while Rishabh Pant is likely to return to Delhi Capitals. Pant, the league's most expensive player, had a disappointing tenure with LSG.
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh is set to join the Delhi Capitals as part of their support staff starting from the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This will be his first formal coaching role in the IPL, building on his experience mentoring young players.
Kuldeep Yadav is prioritizing Test cricket for the upcoming Afghanistan series, using his IPL break for red-ball preparation. He aims to deliver breakthroughs and acknowledges the shift from T20s, emphasizing patience and consistency.
Delhi Capitals (DC) concluded their IPL 2026 campaign with a win but missed the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. Poor home form, dropped catches, and a lack of wickets contributed to their sixth-place finish.
