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Mint
5 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Who is Aryaveer? The lesser-known Kohli with a Virat connection ready to make a mark in Delhi Premier League 2025
Aryaveer Kohli was one of the biggest attractions in the recently-concluded Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 player auction that took place in the National Capital. At a time when most of his peers have schoolbooks in their front, the 15-year-old Aryaveer has taken a giant leap in cricket with a dream to carve a path of his own. Bought for just ₹ 1 lakh by South Delhi Superstarz, Aryaveer will share the dressing room with Indian Premier League stars Ayush Badoni and Digvesh Rathi, both of whom play for Lucknow Super Giants. While Badoni was retained for ₹ 21 lakh, Rathi was bought as a marquee player for a whopping amount of ₹ 39 lakh. A budding leg-spinner, Aryaveer comes from the famous Kohli household and is the nephew of former India captain and a global superstar Virat. Aryaveer is the son of Virat's elder brother Vikas. Having only played age-level tournaments, Aryaveer plays for his school DPS Vasant Kunj and is yet to play for Delhi in state-level cricket. He is currently training under coach Sarandeep Singh. But unlike his uncle, Aryaveer chose to hone his leg-spin skills and has been training diligently to sharp his armoury. Ayush Badoni (Retained, ₹ 21 lakh), Digvesh Rathi ( ₹ 38 lakh), Tejasvi ( ₹ 13.50 lakh), Kunwar Bidhuri ( ₹ 5 lakh), Sumit Mathur ( ₹ 5 lakh), Himanshu Chauhan ( ₹ 14 lakh), Anmol Sharma ( ₹ 6.50 lakh), Saksham Gahlot ( ₹ 3 lakh), Aman Bharti ( ₹ 5.75 lakh), Yatish Singh ( ₹ 3 lakh), Divansh Rawat ( ₹ 3 lakh), Sarthak Ray ( ₹ 3.20 lakh), Prikshit Sehrawat ( ₹ 3 lakh), Sumit Kumar ( ₹ 5.50 lakh), Aryaveer Kohli ( ₹ 1 lakh), Gulzar Sandhu ( ₹ 1.30 lakh), Adviteya Sinha ( ₹ 1 lakh), Rohan Rana ( ₹ 1 lakh), Sagar Tanwar ( ₹ 1.20 lakh), Manish Sehrawat ( ₹ 2 lakh), Ankur Kaushik ( ₹ 1 lakh), Vision Panchal ( ₹ 4.20 lakh), Abhishek Khandelwal ( ₹ 1 lakh).
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Watch: Virat Kohli's nephew keen on not getting bogged down by 'famous surname' in DPL
Virat Kohli's nephew Aryaveer will play in the Delhi Premier League. (PTI) Virat Kohli 's nephew Aryaveer Kohli, son of his elder brother Vikas, is making his way into cricket as a leg spinner under the guidance of Delhi coach and former India cricketer Sarandeep Singh. The young cricketer is set to feature in the second season of the Delhi Premier League after being bought by South Delhi Superstarz, marking his entry into competitive cricket without the pressure of his famous surname. Aryaveer's coach Sarandeep Singh has expressed confidence in the young player's abilities and approach to the game. "Aryaveer Kohli is a rising star. He's quite young," Sarandeep told PTI. "There's no baggage of the surname on the young lad. He's a really good and talented kid. He's been practising and putting in the hard work." Unlike his uncle Virat Kohli, who made his mark as a batting superstar, Aryaveer has chosen to pursue leg spin bowling as his specialty. He has been training diligently in the nets to develop his skills in this specialised form of bowling. The Delhi Premier League, where Aryaveer will showcase his talents, has already proven to be a launching pad for emerging cricketers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Notable players like Digvesh Rathi and Priyansh Arya secured Indian Premier League (IPL) contracts with Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, respectively, after their performances in the tournament's first season. At the recent DPL auction, Aryaveer was picked up by South Delhi Superstarz. He will share the team with Digvesh Rathi, who commands one of the highest salaries in the league at Rs 38 lakh. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, who has retired from T20 Internationals and Test cricket, continues to be available for One Day Internationals (ODIs). Currently in London with his family, his return to international cricket has been affected by the postponement of the Bangladesh tour, which was scheduled for August but has been pushed back by 12 months. There might be a possibility of seeing Kohli back in action sooner than expected. Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly approached the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to arrange a short white-ball series in August. If this proposal is accepted by the BCCI, it could mark Kohli's return to international cricket since his last appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy final. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Pink Villa
Who is Aryaveer Kohli? Meet Virat Kohli's nephew, who was fetched at a lower price than Sehwag's son in DPL 2025 Auction
At 15, Aryaveer Kohli is trading schoolbooks for the cricket pitch as he prepares for his first Delhi Premier League season. Signed by South Delhi Superstarz for Rs 1 lakh, he arrives under captain Ayush Badoni's leadership with training credits to Rajkumar Sharma, the same mentor behind his uncle's rise. Currently, the leg-spinner faces public scrutiny over a contract far smaller than that of Virender Sehwag's son, though expectations for his future remain high. Kohli family legacy and early training Aryaveer is the son of Vikas Kohli, Virat's elder brother, who oversees the One8 business empire. According to the youngster shares his uncle's formative coach at West Delhi Cricket Academy, mastering wrist spin under Rajkumar Sharma. Aryaveer's choice to bowl rather than bat cements his bid to create a distinct identity of his own, separate from his uncle. His bowling focuses on deceiving batsmen with flight and turn, not power-hitting. Delhi Premier League debut and contract comparison As reported by News X, Aryaveer earned his Rs 1 lakh bid at the DPL 2025 auction on July 6, stepping onto the big stage under Ayush Badoni. He has yet to don the main Delhi team colors, placing fresh eyes on his technique and temperament. Meanwhile, comparisons swirl with Virender Sehwag's son, Aaryavir Sehwag, who fetched Rs 8 lakh for Central Delhi Kings. Fans and experts alike are keen to see if Aryaveer's googly can unsettle batsmen as effectively as his uncle's cover drive dismantles bowling attacks.
India.com
07-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
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Kohli's childhood coach RajKumar Sharma finds two emerging talents in..., they are... New Delhi: Team India star batsman Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has revealed that even though Kohli is the greatest batsman of this generation in the family, the next generation has completely adopted leg spin. Aryaveer's entry in Delhi Premier League On Sunday, July 6, Aryaveer, Virat Kohli's nephew and his brother Vikas' son, was bought by South Delhi Superstarz in the auction for the second season of the Delhi Premier League. Aryaveer bought for Rs 1 lakh Aryaveer, who was included in the players' list of Delhi's premier T20 league for the first time, was bought by South Delhi for Rs 1 lakh. Rajkumar Sharma said in an exclusive conversation with News18 CricketNext, 'I am happy. Aryaveer is a promising, honest and hardworking kid. Delhi Premier League is a good platform for him to take his career forward.' No pressure of Kohli surname When asked if Aryaveer ever felt the pressure of the Kohli surname, Rajkumar said, 'No, the family never pressured him for anything. He is a simple kid and has never tried to take advantage of his uncle's name.' Aryaveer and Aayush both leg spinners It is natural to assume that with Virat Kohli as a batting legend, Aryaveer will follow the same path. But Aryaveer is a leg spinner, and Virat's sister Bhavana's son Aayush is also a leg spinner, as revealed by Rajkumar. Training from West Delhi Cricket Academy Both Aryaveer and Aayush train at the West Delhi Cricket Academy, where Virat Kohli also trained under Rajkumar years ago. ' Aryaveer has always been a good bowler. Not just him, Aayush is also a leg spinner,' Rajkumar said with a smile.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Virat Kohli's nephew Aryaveer and Sehwag's son Aaryavir set to feature in Delhi Premier League 2025
Virat Kohli's newphew Aryaveer and Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir could feature in the upcoming Delhi Premier League (DPL) season after they were picked in the auction held on Sunday in New Delhi. While Aryaveer was picked for Rs. 1 lakh by South Delhi Superstarz, Aaryavir was a late addition to Central Delhi Kings' lineup. As many 520 players went under the hammer, with Digvesh Rathi (Rs. 38 lakh to South Delhi Superstars), Simarjeet Singh (Rs. 39 lakh to Central Delhi Kings), Nitish Rana (Rs. 34 lakh to West Delhi Lions), and Prince Yadav (Rs. 33 lakh to New Delhi Tigers) being the top picks. Speaking on the occasion, Rohan Jaitley, DDCA president said, 'Last year, we pulled off a successful first season in a limited window, thanks to the hard work of everyone involved. With 35 million views on the Jio platform, 1,084 million minutes of watch time, and 240 million views across social media, it's clear that cricket continues to create a massive global wave of excitement and engagement. This year, we've gone a step further—revisiting our auction system, broadening the player base, and elevating domestic cricket to ensure the best talent emerges. We've also added two new men's franchises, continuing our mission to offer top-quality competitive cricket.' Sehwag added, 'I'm really looking forward to this season. It's a great opportunity for players to shine on a big stage. With selectors and fans watching closely—not just from India, but internationally as well—this league gives a chance to the players to make a mark. We saw some incredible cricket last year, and I'm sure this season will be even more exciting.'
