
Rishabh Pant, Digvesh Rathi among 10 IPL players to feature in Delhi Premier League auction
The Outer Delhi franchise was secured for Rs 10.6 crore by a consortium led by Savita Paints Private Limited. The New Delhi franchise was acquired for Rs 9.2 crore by a consortium of Bheema Tolling and Traffic Solutions Private Limited and Crayon Advertising Limited.The two new teams will join the six existing franchises — Central Delhi Kings, East Delhi Riders, North Delhi Strikers, Purani Dilli 6, South Delhi Superstarz, and West Delhi Lions — for the 2025 edition of the tournament.Apart from Rishabh, Digvesh and Priyansh, Ishant Sharma, Ayush Badoni, Harshit Rana, Himmat Singh, Suyash Sharma, Mayank Yadav, and Anuj Rawat are also set to be auctioned on July 6.advertisementSpeaking on the return of the DPL, DDCA President Mr. Rohan Jaitley said, 'The Delhi Premier League is more than just a tournament — it is a celebration of the Capital's deep-rooted cricketing culture. The kind of talent we saw in Season 1 was truly promising, and with this expansion, we are giving even more players a stage to shine. Talents like Priyansh Arya, Digvesh Rathi, and more emerged through DPL and showcased their brilliance during IPL 2025, proving the league's value as a true breeding ground for future stars.''The auctions in July will set the tone for the season, and we are working to ensure the experience is seamless and impactful for franchises, players, and fans alike. We are committed to making Season 2 a landmark moment in the league's journey,' he added.Notably, Season 2 of the DPL will once again be hosted at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Match dates and fixtures will be announced after completion of the player auctions.- EndsMust Watch
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