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NDTV
9 hours ago
- 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
12 hours ago
- 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.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Delhi Premier League: Virat Kohli's nephew, Virender Sehwag's sons in auction list
Virender Sehwag's elder son Aaryavir Sehwag. (File) Aaryaveer Kohli, 15, the son of Virat Kohli's elder brother Vikas Kohli, has been included in the initial draft of players shortlisted for the Delhi Premier League (DPL) auction scheduled for July 5. Aaryaveer, a leg-spinner, trains under Raj Kumar Sharma—Virat Kohli's childhood coach—at the West Delhi Cricket Academy. He has been slotted in Category C, having been a registered player for Delhi Under-16s last season. In Delhi cricket, registered players are those who make it to the final squad of 30. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! He is not the only relative of an Indian cricket legend in the mix. Another young cricketer with a similar name—Aaryavir Sehwag, the 17-year-old son of former India opener Virender Sehwag—also features in the draft. Aaryavir, who represented Delhi Under-19s and scored a remarkable 297 against Meghalaya, has been placed in Category B, along with his younger brother Vedant, 15, an off-spinner who played for Delhi Under-16s. This year's DPL will feature eight teams, with Outer Delhi and New Delhi franchises joining the existing six: East Delhi Riders, North Delhi Strikers, West Delhi Lions, South Delhi Superstarz, Purani Dilli 6, and Central Delhi Kings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo Last year, East Delhi Riders clinched a thrilling three-run win over South Delhi Superstarz to win the inaugural Delhi Premier League T20. From golden duck to 39-ball ton! Priyansh Arya follows Ricky Ponting's first-ball six advice The first season unearthed talents like Priyansh Arya and Digvesh Rathi, who went to bag a handsome IPL contract and also did well for their respective team's. Priyansh Arya grabbed eyeballs when he hit six sixes in an over on his way to 120 off 50 balls in a DPL match, and which helped him bag a whopping Rs 3.80 crore. The southpaw scored 475 runs, including a century for IPL 2025 runners-up Punjab Kings. Meanwhile, Rathi, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants snapped 14 wickets in 13 outings. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Nitish Rana likely to represent Delhi again in domestic cricket after two seasons with U.P
New Delhi: Two years after moving to Uttar Pradesh, ahead of the 2023/24 domestic season, left-handed batter Nitish Rana is likely to represent his home state Delhi again in the upcoming 2025/26 season. Rana had captained Delhi in domestic cricket games before making the move to Uttar Pradesh in 2023. IANS understands that Rana likely making a move back to Delhi emerged after his name was not spotted in the list of players for the auction ahead of the upcoming season of the UP T20 League. 'Yes, Nitish Rana has applied for NOC and approval for it will be given in the coming days.' 'With him not being a domicile player, he would look at deciding on this things season wise as a guest player. As per the norms, we also have to confirm with guest players for their availability from season to season. So they have the flexibility to move around,' said sources in the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) to IANS on Wednesday. Rana had a forgettable time playing for Uttar Pradesh in the 2024/25 domestic season – making only 111 runs in nine games of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He made only 17 runs in two Vijay Hazare Trophy games, before being omitted from the team. The situation wasn't that great in Ranji Trophy too – amassing 150 runs in four games, before being left out of the team. Interestingly, Rana's likely return to the Delhi set-up comes just weeks before the second season of Delhi Premier League (DPL) takes place. Though there's been no confirmation from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Rana coming back to Delhi, there's a school of thought which hasn't been much optimistic about this development. 'Two years back, he left Delhi when the side needed him and requests were made at that time. Now that you are not being picked for the Uttar Pradesh side, you come back to Delhi again. The thinking should be that he would have to earn his spot in Delhi team again,' said a source to IANS. Rana, who played one ODI and two T20Is for India, had a disappointing IPL 2025 season with the Rajasthan Royals, scoring only 217 runs in 11 matches, before being ruled out of the competition due to a calf injury. Notably, during last year's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarter-finals, Rana had a heated argument with Delhi captain Ayush Badoni, which required for the on field umpires' to intervene and separate the duo.
IOL News
23-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
South Africa signs R26bn loan agreement from World Bank to boost economic reforms
South Africa faces a deepening jobs and growth crisis, with unemployment more than 31% and average GDP growth below 1% over the past decade. Structural barriers—including weak governance, limited competition, and skills shortages—have slowed progress. Image: Henk Kruger/Independent Newspapers The National Treasury on Monday said the government has signed a $1.5 billion (R26bn) Development Policy Loan (DPL) from the World Bank. DPLs are robust, flexible and quick-disbursing financing instruments that help countries achieve development results by supporting a program of policy and institutional reforms provided through general budget financing. This agreement reinforces the robust and constructive collaboration between the World Bank and the South African government, paving the way for transformative changes aimed at elevating the country's economic landscape. This strategic partnership aims to bolster structural reforms that enhance the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of the nation's infrastructure services, particularly in the crucial sectors of energy and freight transport. This multi-faceted loan marks a significant intervention in the face of persistent economic concerns, including low growth and alarmingly high unemployment rates. South Africa faces a deepening jobs and growth crisis, with unemployment more than 31% and average GDP growth below 1% over the past decade. Structural barriers—including weak governance, limited competition, and skills shortages—have slowed progress. Infrastructure services have declined: in 2023, power outages cut GDP by 2% and cost 500,000 jobs, while rail and port inefficiencies reduced exports by around 20%. Analysts believe that this infusion of capital could act as a catalyst for dismantling existing infrastructure bottlenecks – a critical step towards enabling inclusive economic growth and fostering job creation across various sectors. The agreement is constructed around three primary pillars of reform: Improving energy security: Ensuring a reliable and stable energy supply is pivotal for economic development. Ensuring a reliable and stable energy supply is pivotal for economic development. Enhancing freight transport efficiency: Revamping transport services will streamline logistics and trade, promoting economic vibrancy. Revamping transport services will streamline logistics and trade, promoting economic vibrancy. Supporting a low carbon transition: Aligning with global sustainability goals, this focus is set to strengthen South Africa's commitment to an environmentally friendly economy. The financing terms of the loan are carefully aligned with the National Treasury's broader financing strategy, which is instrumental for maintaining the government's financial stability.
