Delhi Giants | |
Coach: | Madan Lal |
Captain: | Marvan Atapattu |
Overseas: | Marvan Atapattu (Sri Lanka), Dale Benkenstein (South Africa), Niall O'Brien (Ireland), Taufeeq Umar (Pakistan), Paul Nixon (England), Shane Bond (New Zealand) |
Founded: | 2007 |
Delhi Giants (formerly Delhi Jets until the 2008 Edelweiss 20's Challenge) was one of the nine teams played in the now-defunct Indian Cricket League (ICL). This team represented the Indian capital city, New Delhi, and its captain was Marvan Atapattu, former skipper of Sri Lanka.[1] [2]
The squad announced for the inaugural tournament comprises five international cricketers. Delhi Giants had a well-balanced team with international-level players such as Marvan Atapattu as captain and experienced players like Paul Nixon and Taufeeq Umar; and local talent from various parts of India.
Coach - Madan Lal
The coach for this Delhi Giants team was former Indian Cricket international Madan Lal.
width=175px | Tournament ! | Placement |
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3rd place | ||
2008 Indian Cricket League 50s | Winners | |
5th place | ||
2008 Indian Cricket League 20-20 Domestic Tournament | 4th place | |
2008 Indian Cricket League 20-20 Indian Championship, 2008/09 | 6th place |