Key Players Drafted for the Delhi Premier League
The players draft for the first season of the Delhi Premier League saw several top cricketers being picked. Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Ayush Badoni, Anuj Rawat, and Harshit Rana were the most sought-after players, emerging as key players for the league
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Strong Teams and Strategic Picks
Old Delhi 6:
Old Delhi 6 built a formidable team around explosive wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and experienced pacer Ishant Sharma. The team also secured all-rounder Lalit Yadav, who recently played for Delhi Capitals. Batting all-rounder Shivam Sharma, 20-year-old opener and off-spinner Arpit Rana, and right-arm fast bowler Prince Yadav were also added to their roster.
West Delhi Lions:
West Delhi Lions made a strategic choice by selecting Mumbai Indians’ crafty player Hrithik Shaukin as their first pick. Fast bowler Navdeep Saini was their next choice, followed by middle-order batsman Dev Lakra, bowling all-rounder Deepak Punia, and off-spinner Shivank Vashisth.
North Delhi Strikers:
The North Delhi Strikers focused on fast bowlers, picking the lethal pacer Harshit Rana, who recently impressed in the IPL with 19 wickets in 13 matches. They also acquired leg-spinner Suyash Sharma, who played a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ recent title win. Other notable picks included medium pacer Pranshu Vijayran, former India Under-19 player Vaibhav Kandpal, and Kshitij Sharma.
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Promising Young Talent
Central Delhi Kings:
Central Delhi Kings started their draft by adding former India Under-19 captain Yash Dhull and right-arm leg-spinner Prince Choudhary. They also picked opener Hiten Dalal, all-rounder Jonty Sidhu, and wicketkeeper-batsman Lakshya Thareeja to strengthen their team.
East Delhi Riders:
East Delhi Riders acquired aggressive wicketkeeper-batsman Anuj Rawat, known for his performances with Royal Challengers Bangalore. Fast bowler Simarjeet Singh and middle-order batsman Himmat Singh were their other key picks. They also added medium pacer Himanshu Chauhan and slow left-arm orthodox bowler Harsh Tyagi.
South Delhi Superstars:
South Delhi Superstars made a successful bid for middle-order batsman Ayush Badoni, who has been a regular for Lucknow Super Giants. Left-arm pacer Kuldeep Yadav was their next choice. The team also included 23-year-old Priyansh Arya and batting all-rounder Sumit Mathur.
The first season of the Delhi Premier League promises exciting cricket action with a mix of experienced players and young talent. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how these teams perform on the field.
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