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Delhi teams’ below-par performances in domestic cricket tournaments have become so frequent in recent years that they no longer come as a surprise. A new season began with yet another disappointment, as the boys’ under-19 team crashed out of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy after losing four of their five matches and failing to qualify for the knockout round. By coincidence, Delhi had met a similar fate last season, losing four of five games at the group stage.

A significant portion of the blame for these dismal showings lies with the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA). To begin with, delayed starts once again hampered the teams’ preparations, not just for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy but for other tournaments as well. As usual, issues surrounding team selection do

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