Former India all-rounder and 1983 World Cup winner Madan Lal has offered to help Delhi's Ranji Trophy team following their shocking loss to Jammu and Kashmir. The defeat marked Delhi's first-ever loss to Jammu and Kashmir in the tournament's 65-year history. The 72-year-old, who played for Delhi for 18 seasons, expressed his disappointment over the team's current struggles and reached out through social media. Delhi now sits sixth in Elite Group D after the seven-wicket loss at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The team has faced a series of underwhelming performances, including three draws, and internal issues within the Delhi and District Cricket Association. Madan Lal, known for criticizing Delhi's cricket administration, stated he cannot watch his former team decline and is willing to step in to guide them back on track.
Historic Loss and Current Standing
At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, Jammu and Kashmir defeated Delhi by seven wickets in an Elite Group D match. Delhi was bowled out for 211 in the first innings, with Ayush Badoni and Ayush Doseja scoring fifties before Auqib Nabi took 5 for 35. Jammu and Kashmir replied with 310, led by captain Paras Dogra's 106 and Abdul Samad's 85. Delhi's second innings saw them collapse from 244/3 to 277 all out, with Vanshaj Sharma claiming 6 for 68. Chasing 179, Qamran Iqbal's unbeaten 133 off 147 balls sealed the historic victory. Delhi now sits sixth in Group D, above only Puducherry and Himachal Pradesh.
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