Semi-finalists of season 2024, Purani Dilli 6, have officially retained star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant as their marquee player for the upcoming Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025. Pant’s return to the top shows the team’s determination to play all guns blazing in the quest for the title after a decent campaign in the last season.
The article based on press release, In DPL 2024, Purani Dilli 6 made a courageous effort during the league stage but were dealt a severe setback when their semi-final was washed out and hence their title hopes were shattered. With Pant once again set to stabilize the side, the franchise is ready to put together an even stronger and better-balanced team this time.
Team owner Akash Nangia addressed his delight in having Pant return, stating, “Rishabh Pant is not just a world-class cricketer – he’s the heart and soul of Purani Dilli 6. His match-winning ability and leadership abilities provide us with a clear advantage. We’re building a team around him that we believe can win everything this season.”
Pant also shared his enthusiasm ahead of the next season, thanking the league for providing chances to up-and-coming cricketers.
“The DPL is doing extremely well at nurturing young talent, and a large part of the credit goes to Mr. Rohan Jaitley and the DDCA for organizing the league in the best possible manner. Players like Digvesh Rathi and Priyansh Arya have actually made a name for themselves here,” opined Pant.
“It is home for me, Purani Dilli 6. The passion, the hunger to win, the fans – it cannot be beat. We had a decent campaign last year, but we are coming back this season hungrier and stronger.”
DPL Grows to Eight Teams for 2025 Season
In a major development, the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has finally announced the addition of two new men’s teams for the upcoming season: Outer Delhi and New Delhi. This addition takes the DPL from six to eight franchises, a clear sign of the league’s growing popularity and competitiveness.
The player auctions will take place in New Delhi on July 6 (Men) and July 7 (Women), reinforcing DPL’s resolve to accelerating men’s and women’s cricket. The matches will once more be held at the legendary Arun Jaitley Stadium, with the full schedule set to be confirmed after the auctions.
As the hype keeps building, the audience can look forward to an even more action-packed Season 2 of the DPL- with fresh faces, the returnees, and now, more teams aiming for the title.
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