IPL 2017: Delhi Daredevils and the art of hitting sixes on golf course

Delhi Daredevils players played a different ball game -- albeit with the same competitive intensity -- as they took a break from the hectic Indian Premier League (IPL) schedule to play at the Delhi Daredevils golf tournament in New Delhi on Friday. Coach Rahul Dravid was at the helm of things as usual, driving the support staff around the course in the golf cart. (delhi daredevils)

Updated on: May 05, 2017 8:37 PM IST

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Delhi Daredevils players played a different ball game -- albeit with the same competitive intensity -- as they took a break from the hectic Indian Premier League (IPL) schedule to play at the Delhi Daredevils golf tournament in New Delhi on Friday. Coach Rahul Dravid was at the helm of things as usual, driving the support staff around the course in the golf cart. (delhi daredevils)

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Of course things would have been incomplete had Indian Premier League (IPL) team Delhi Daredevils played golf without their cheerleaders egging them on during tee off. (delhi daredevils)

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Former India cricket team captain Kapil Dev, an avid golfer, was present at the Delhi Daredevils golf tournament to ensure the youngsters are par for the course. (Delhi Daredevils)

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Delhi Daredevils batting star Karun Nair had a bit of a starting trouble during tee off. (delhi daredevils)

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But Karun Nair soon got his timing back, so to speak, and played beautifully through the course during the Delhi Daredevils golf tournament. (delhi daredevils)

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Delhi Daredevils’ Australian pacer Ben Hilfenhaus proved that he is no fluke with the golf club either -- a hint perhaps for the Indian Premier League (IPL) team’s management to use him more as a batsman as well for her sure can hit them high and long. (delhi daredevils)

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Carlos Brathwaite, Delhi Daredevils’ West Indian batsman, showed his panache for driving -- first by flying the camera drone just before tee off. (delhi daredevils)

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Delhi Daredevils’ Carlos Brathwaite then got into the golf cart, zipping through the greens with his partner for company. (Delhi Daredevils)

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And then, Carlos Brathwaite got into driving the ball, but with something more familiar in hand, the cricket bat instead of the golf club, during the Delhi Daredevils golf tournament. (delhi daredevils)

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Delhi Daredevils batsman Karun Nair seems to have had a bit of a problem with the sight screen while teeing off with the cricket bat. Understandable, with all that commotion at the golf course. (delhi daredevils)

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Delhi Daredevils’ Australian pacer Ben Hilfenhaus further enhanced his batting credentials with some lusty drives. (delhi daredevils)

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Former India cricket team spinner Nikhil Chopra (left) and Daredevils’ bowling coach, TA Sekar (2nd right), gave away the trophies and prizes to the top performers of the Delhi Daredevils golf tournament . (Delhi daredevils)

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Karun Nair receives his trophy from Nikhil Chopra after the Delhi Daredevils golf tournament. (delhi daredevils)

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Delhi Daredevils coach Rahul Dravid receives his trophy after a fun outing at the golf course. (Delhi Daredevils)