Digvesh Rathi, Anuj Rawat headline Purani Dilli 6 squad for DPL season 3
New Delhi, July 2
Purani Dilli 6 have completed the player auction for the third season of the Delhi Premier League, assembling a balanced squad that blends proven performers with exciting young talent as the franchise gears up for the upcoming campaign.
Following the auction on Wednesday, Purani Dilli 6 will be led by an impressive roster featuring Lalit Yadav, who joins the squad as the replacement for Rishabh Pant, alongside accomplished players including Anuj Rawat, Digvesh Rathi, Dev Lakra, Pankaj Jaswal, Samarth Seth, Rajneesh Dadar, Udhav Mohan, and several promising youngsters, as per a press release.
The 25-member squad reflects the franchise's focus on building a competitive unit with strength across all departments ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled to be held from July 31 to August 30.
Purani Dilli 6 Owner Aakash Nangia said, "We are delighted with the squad we have assembled. Our objective was to build a well-rounded team with the right mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, and we believe we have achieved that. We are confident this group has the ability to play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for the title. We wish every player the very best and look forward to an exciting season."
Head Coach Vijay Dahiya said, "The auction was all about identifying players who fit our style of cricket and can contribute in different match situations. We have a versatile squad with quality in both batting and bowling, along with young players who are eager to make their mark. The focus now shifts to preparing well as a unit and ensuring we are ready when the tournament begins."
Lalit Yadav has been named as the replacement for Rishabh Pant in the Purani Dilli 6 squad. Pant is likely to be unavailable for the Delhi Premier League due to his anticipated international commitments during the tournament window.
Purani Dilli 6 squad for DPL season 3
Lalit Yadav, Udhav Mohan, Rajneesh Dadar, Rohan Rana, Aryan Gaur, Vanam Aggarwal, Ajay Ahlawat, Kush Nagpal, Digvesh Rathi, Yug Gupta, Kabir Sachdeva, Gaurav Saroha, Dev Lakra, Anuj Rawat, Samarth Seth, Mohak Kumar, Yash Kumar, Pankaj Jaswal, Harshvardhan Phogat, Arjun Rexwal, Lakshay Verma, Prince Mishra, Ashwini Chillar, Aditya Verma and Aditya Malhotra.
With the auction now complete, Purani Dilli 6 will begin preparations for the new season, aiming to challenge for the Delhi Premier League title with a squad built on depth, balance, and exciting young talent.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Mixed feelings about this squad. On one hand, the young talent is exciting. On the other, replacing Rishabh Pant with Lalit Yadav feels like a downgrade unless he steps up big time. Let's see how they perform in the actual tournament.
Owners are talking big but we've heard this before. The real test is on the field. Anuj Rawat has been inconsistent, hope he finds his groove. Good to see local Delhi boys getting chances though. 🇮🇳
Nice mix of experience and youth. Vijay Dahiya knows his cricket, so trust the process. Would've liked to see a few more big names but budget constraints must've played a role. Looking forward to DPL season 3!
Smart auction strategy by the management. Deep squad with back-ups in every department. Digvesh Rathi is a gem – his street-smart bowling could be the X-factor. Let's hope the young guns deliver under pressure. 🏏
Disappointed not to see more established Delhi players in the squad, looks like they relied heavily on lesser-known names. Lalit Yadav is good but not Pant-level. Still, always exciting to see domestic cricket get this kind of hype.
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