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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Next Virat Kohli or Virendra Sehwag? Meet Aaryaveer Kohli and Aaryavir Sehwag, who could be India's next big cricketing sensations
Aaryaveer Kohli , 15, the nephew of Virat Kohli and son of his elder brother Vikas Kohli, has been named in the preliminary list of players shortlisted for the Delhi Premier League (DPL) auction, set to take place on July 5. A leg-spinner, Aaryaveer trains at the West Delhi Cricket Academy under Raj Kumar Sharma, who also coached Virat Kohli during his early years. He has been placed in Category C, having been a registered member of the Delhi Under-16 squad last season—a designation given to players who make it into the final pool of 30. Aaryaveer Kohli isn't the only relative of a former Indian cricket great to appear in the draft. Also included is Aaryavir Sehwag , the 17-year-old son of legendary opener Virender Sehwag. Aaryavir, who played for the Delhi Under-19 team and impressed with a stunning 297-run knock against Meghalaya, has been placed in Category B. Joining him in the draft is his 15-year-old brother, Vedant Sehwag, an off-spinner who represented Delhi at the Under-16 level. The upcoming edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) will see eight teams competing, with two new franchises—Outer Delhi and New Delhi—joining the six returning sides: East Delhi Riders, North Delhi Strikers, West Delhi Lions, South Delhi Superstarz, Purani Dilli 6, and Central Delhi Kings. In the previous season, East Delhi Riders emerged victorious in a nail-biting final, edging out South Delhi Superstarz by just three runs to claim the inaugural DPL T20 title. Live Events The inaugural season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) spotlighted emerging stars like Priyansh Arya and Digvesh Rathi, both of whom earned lucrative IPL contracts and delivered strong performances for their respective teams. Priyansh Arya made headlines by smashing six sixes in a single over en route to a blazing 120 off just 50 balls in a DPL match. His explosive performance helped him secure a staggering ₹3.80 crore deal. Representing IPL 2025 runners-up Punjab Kings, the left-hander went on to score 475 runs, including a century. Digvesh Rathi, on the other hand, was picked up by the Lucknow Super Giants and impressed with 14 wickets across 13 matches. [With TOI inputs]
India.com
01-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Delhi Premier League 2025: Young Stars From Virat Kohli And Virender Sehwag Families Set To Shine In Expanded Tournament
In what promises to be a landmark moment for domestic cricket in India, the upcoming Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 auction is generating serious buzz — and not just for the usual reasons. This year, the limelight falls on two familiar surnames with fresh faces: Virat Kohli's 15-year-old nephew Aaryaveer Kohli and Virender Sehwag's sons Aryavir and Vedant Sehwag are officially part of the auction draft scheduled for July 5. Their inclusion adds an emotional and generational twist to the tournament, as cricketing legacies are being passed down from Indian icons to their next-gen prodigies. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see which teams these promising youngsters will represent and how they'll perform under pressure in one of Delhi's fastest-growing T20 leagues. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah To Play IND vs ENG 2nd Test? Here's All You Need To Know In another big leap forward, DDCA (Delhi & District Cricket Association) has confirmed the addition of two new franchises – Outer Delhi and New Delhi – taking the total number of teams in DPL 2025 to eight. This expansion reflects the league's growing popularity and its role in scouting and nurturing local cricket talent. The DPL's official account announced the development via a tweet after a closed-door team auction held on June 28, welcoming the newcomers with the words: "Naya season, naye jazbaat… aur DPL mein do nayi teams ki shuruaat!" With teams now representing nearly all major zones of the capital – East, West, North, South, Central, and now Outer and New Delhi – the tournament has taken a significant step toward becoming Delhi's most competitive cricketing platform. Rising Stars: Aaryaveer Kohli & Aryavir Sehwag Spark Buzz Among the hundreds of young players listed for the DPL 2025 auction, the spotlight clearly belongs to Aaryaveer Kohli and Aryavir Sehwag. Aaryaveer Kohli, son of Virat Kohli's elder brother Vikas, is a leg-spinner currently training at West Delhi Cricket Academy under Raj Kumar Sharma, the same coach who nurtured Virat into a global superstar. At just 15, Aaryaveer has already represented Delhi's U-16 squad and has been slotted in Category C for the auction. On the other hand, Aryavir Sehwag, aged 17, is no stranger to the spotlight. He's been a part of the Delhi U-19 team and made headlines when he smashed a sensational 297-run knock against Meghalaya in the Cooch Behar Trophy. His performance didn't just catch selectors' eyes — even his father, Sehwag, couldn't help but tweet jokingly about missing out on a Ferrari by just 3 runs. Aryavir has been placed in Category B, while his younger brother Vedant, a 15-year-old off-spinner representing the Delhi U-16 team, is also in the auction draft, making the Sehwag family a double presence this season. DPL Auction 2025: What to Expect on July 5 The upcoming DPL 2025 auction on July 5 is expected to be a high-stakes affair. With two new teams entering the fray and a major reshuffle of existing squads, franchises will be keen to snap up young and exciting talent early on. The presence of legacy names like Kohli and Sehwag will undoubtedly draw attention, but seasoned domestic performers and emerging stars from the capital's cricket academies will also be closely watched. With preparations in full swing and the tournament likely to kick off in the last week of July, the countdown has officially begun. DPL has become a vital stepping stone for Delhi's cricketing future, and with this injection of star power and youthful energy, season two promises to be bigger, bolder, and better.
NDTV
30-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Virender Sehwag's Son, Virat Kohli's Nephew In Competition For Spots In This Top T20 League
Some famous surnames are expected to battles it in the Delhi Premier League auction on July 5. Aaryaveer Kohli, 15, son of Virat Kohli 's elder brother Vikas Kohli, is part of the initial draft of players shortlisted for the Delhi Premier League (DPL) auction scheduled for July 5. Aaryavir Sehwag, 17-year-old son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, is also in the graft. Aaryavir Sehwag has represented Delhi at the Under-19 level and slammed 297 against Meghalaya. He is placed in Category B, where his younger brother Vedant, 15, an off-spinner who played for Delhi Under-16s, is also there. Aaryaveer Kohli, on the other hand, is a leg-spinner. He, like his famous uncle did during his formative years, trains under Raj Kumar Sharma. Aaryaveer is also slotted in Category C. He was a registered player for Delhi Under-16s last season. Meanwhile, two new teams have been added in the Delhi Premier League - Outer Delhi and New Delhi. In the 2024 DPL, South Delhi Superstarz, East Delhi Riders, Central Delhi Kings, North Delhi Strikers, West Delhi Lions and Purani Dilli 6 were the teams. Players like Ayush Badoni, Anuj Rawat, Priyansh Arya, Ishant Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Digvesh Rathi, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, Suyash Sharma competed in the 2024 DPL T20. East Delhi Riders clinched a thrilling three-run win over South Delhi Superstarz to win the inaugural Delhi Premier League T20 in New Delhi. A late assault from Mayank Rawat (78 not out off 39) including seven fours and six sixes powered East Delhi Riders to 183 for 5 before three wicket hauls from Simarjeet Singh and Raunak Waghela sealed their intense win on Sunday night. The South Delhi Superstarz faltered early in the run chase. Despite being on course with their run rate, they lost the dangerous duo of Priyansh Arya (6 off 2) and Ayush Badoni (7 off 5) to Bhagwan Singh and Simarjeet Singh respectively.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Virat Kohli's nephew in race with Virender Sehwag's sons to grab Delhi Premier League 2025 contract
The Delhi Premier League (DPL) garnered a lot of attention last year, not only for the riveting performances witnessed during the inaugural season, but also for the talent that emerged from the domestic franchise league and graduated to the Indian Premier League (IPL). The DPL is all set to return in 2025, with the auction scheduled for July 5. But even before the season got underway, DPL already grabbed headlines as relatives of two Indian cricket legends have been shortlisted for the auction. Delhi Premier League auction will be held on July 5 Former India captain Virat Kohli's nephew, Aaryaveer Kohli, is part of the initial draft list for the second season of the DPL. Unlike his uncle, the 15-year-old is a leg-spinner who trains under Raj Kumar Sharma, Virat's childhood coach, at the West Delhi Cricket Academy. Aaryaveer has been slotted into Category C, which has been registered for Under-16 Delhi players. India batting legend Virender Sehwag's 17-year-old son Aaryavir is also part of the draft list. He had earlier represented the state at the U-19 level, where he scored a mammoth 297 against Meghalaya. He has been placed in Category B, along with his younger brother, Vedant, 15, who is an off-spinner and has played for Delhi U-16. ALSO READ: Yash Dayal had multiple affairs: Ghaziabad woman alleging harassment says she was close to cricketer's family Delhi Premier League will witness two new franchises in the second season with the addition of Outer Delhi and New Delhi franchises. The previous six teams include: East Delhi Riders, North Delhi Strikers, West Delhi Lions, South Delhi Superstarz, Purani Dilli 6, and Central Delhi Kings. In the inaugural season, East Delhi Riders lifted the trophy after beating South Delhi Superstarz by three runs in the thrilling finale. The season also witnessed the emergence of Priyansh Arya, who later impressed world cricket with his performance in the IPL this year for the Punjab Kings. He scored 475 runs en route to PBKS' run to the final, which included a century. Digvesh Rathi, who was roped in by Lucknow Super Giants, was another such player. He picked up 14 wickets in 13 matches during IPL 2025.
