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Rishabh Pant has been retained by Purani Dilli 6 for the 2025 Delhi Premier League, bringing his extensive T20 experience to the team. The squad aims to build on their promising performance from the previous season, with team owner Akash Nangia expressing confidence in Pant's leadership. The Delhi Premier League is expanding to eight teams, with player auctions set for early July. The tournament will once again be hosted at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium, continuing to provide a platform for emerging cricket talent.

Key Points: Rishabh Pant Leads Purani Dilli 6 in DPL 2025 Comeback

  • Pant continues as key player for Purani Dilli 6 after semi-final finish in 2024
  • DDCA expands league to eight teams with two new franchises
  • Player auctions scheduled for July 6-7
  • Arun Jaitley Stadium to host season 2 of DPL
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Rishabh Pant back in Purani Dilli 6 colours for Delhi Premier League 2025

Rishabh Pant retained as marquee player for Purani Dilli 6, aiming to bounce back stronger in Delhi Premier League 2025

"Rishabh Pant is not just a world-class cricketer but also the heartbeat of Purani Dilli 6 - Akash Nangia, Team Owner"

New Delhi, July 3

Purani Dilli 6, the semi-finalist of the 2024 edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), officially announced the retention of star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for the upcoming season on Thursday. Pant has been retained as the marquee player.

Purani Dilli 6 had a decent campaign in DPL 2024, showcasing solid performances throughout the league stage. However, their journey was cut short in unfortunate circumstances as the semi-final clash was called off due to rain, as per a press release.

With Pant continuing to anchor the squad, the team is expected to build a more competitive unit heading into the 2025 season.

Speaking about the Pant, Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia said, "Rishabh Pant is not just a world-class cricketer but also the heartbeat of Purani Dilli 6. His leadership, experience, and flair give us the edge. We are building a strong squad around him, and we're confident of going all the way this year."

Expressing his excitement, batter Pant said, "The DPL serves as an excellent platform for young talent to showcase their skills, and much credit is due to Rohan Jaitley and the DDCA for successfully organising this league. Many players from across the country have emerged and developed through the opportunities provided by the DPL, such as Digvesh Rathi, Priyansh Arya, among others."

"Purani Dilli 6 truly feels like home, fueled by the vibrant energy of the Delhi fans and an unparalleled hunger to win. Following a promising season last year, our determination to succeed has only intensified, and we are optimistic about returning even stronger this year," Pant added.

In 216 T20s, Pant has scored 5,291 runs at an average of 31.30, with a strike rate of over 144, with three centuries and 26 fifties, and best score of 128*.

Meanwhile, the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has officially announced the addition of two new men's franchises to the Delhi Premier League. The Outer Delhi and New Delhi franchises will debut in the 2025 season, expanding the league from six to eight teams.

The player auctions for the upcoming season are scheduled to take place in the national capital on July 6 (Men) and July 7 (Women), as the DPL continues its strong commitment to gender-inclusive cricket.

Season 2 of DPL will once again be held at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Match dates and full fixtures will be released after the completion of the player auctions.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone new to following Indian domestic cricket, I'm excited to see how this league develops. Pant's involvement gives it credibility. The expansion to 8 teams shows real ambition!
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Ananya R
Yaar, last year's rain-out was so disappointing! We were robbed of seeing Pant in the finals. Hope the DDCA has better backup plans this time. Monsoon cricket needs proper scheduling.
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Vikram M
While I'm happy about Pant, I hope DDCA focuses more on developing local talent. The new franchises are good, but what about better facilities for district level players? The gap is still huge.
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Priya S
Pant bhaiya is the real Dilli ka sher! 🦁 His energy is infectious. Can't wait to see him smash those sixes at Arun Jaitley Stadium again. Booked my tickets already!
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Karthik V
Good to see women's cricket getting equal importance with separate auction dates. Hope they get similar prime time slots and coverage too. Progress is happening, but slowly.
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Michael C
Interesting to see how this league compares to other state T20 tournaments. Pant's involvement gives it star power, but the real test will be in producing national team players consistently.

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