Indian Premier League team Delhi Capitals (DC) has appointed Colonel Vinod Bisht as its Provisional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Saturday. Bisht, who has been a paratrooper in the Indian Army for more than two decades, will take on the immediate responsibility. He will replace Dheeraj Malhotra, who has been in the post for two years. Malhotra stepped down from the Delhi capital after the appointment of BCCI (India Cricket Board) as the new General Manager to replace Saba Karim for Sports Development.
Kiran Kumar Grandi, president of Delhi Capital, speaking to the media on the occasion, said, “I thank Dheeraj for giving us his time and effort for our franchise” and endurance is an important part of it. All of us in the franchise wish them well for the future.
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We welcome the Colonel. Vinod Bisht as its Provisional CEO #Delhi Capitals 4
Having been an integral part of the franchise since our inception, we are already excited for your new role and look forward to working with you.
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