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Delhi Capitals are a professional franchise cricket team based in Delhi that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise is jointly owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Sports. The team's home ground is Arun Jaitley Stadium (formerly Feroz Shah Kotla), located in New Delhi. The new captain of this team is yet to be decided while it is coached by Hemang Badani. The Capitals appeared in their first IPL final in 2020 against Mumbai Indians under former captain Shreyas Iyer.
History
The IPL is a cricket league organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and backed by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The inaugural tournament was held in April–June 2008, in which the BCCI finalised a list of eight teams that participated in the tournament. The teams represented eight different cities in India, including Delhi. The teams were put up for auction in Mumbai on 20 February 2008, and the Delhi team was bought by the property development company GMR Group for US$84 million.
In March 2018, GMR sold a 50% stake in the Delhi Daredevils to JSW Sports for ₹550 crore (US$64 million).
In December 2018, the team changed its name from the Delhi Daredevils to the Delhi Capitals. Speaking about the rationale behind changing the team's name, co-owner and chairman Parth Jindal said, "Delhi is the power centre of the country, it is the capital, therefore the name Delhi Capitals." Co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi said, "The new name symbolizes Delhi's identity and just like the city, we are aiming to be the centre of all action going forward."
Subject to ratification by the England and Wales Cricket Board, in 2024 the franchise agreed a £120 million deal to buy Hampshire County Cricket Club in England, as well as a 51% stake in the Hundred team Southern Brave.
The team's colors are blue and red, and they play their home matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The Delhi Capitals have a strong fan base and are supported by passionate cricket enthusiasts from all over India.
Over the years, the Delhi Capitals have had some standout performances in the IPL, with players like Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, and Kagiso Rabada leading the charge. They have consistently been a top contender in the league and have made it to the playoffs multiple times.
The Delhi Capitals are known for their aggressive style of play and never-say-die attitude, making them a formidable opponent for any team in the IPL. With a mix of experienced veterans and young talent, the Delhi Capitals are always a team to watch out for in the cricketing world.