Ishant Sharma Excited to Play in Delhi Premier League for Purani Dilli 6
New Delhi [India], August 20: Purani Dilli 6 pacer Ishant Sharma is eager to get back on the field and showcase his skills in the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Purani Dilli 6 is competing against East Delhi Riders on Tuesday and will face West Delhi Lions on Wednesday.
Ishant last played a white-ball match in IPL 2024 and is looking forward to stepping on the field in the DPL. “Preparation for DPL has been good. I didn’t get much time to practice after the IPL. Just a little more preparation for my franchise and I’ll be ready to take the field in DPL. You all will see me bowling in the coming games for Purani Dilli 6,” Ishant Sharma said in a statement.
Ishant has been guiding the young players through his vast experience. The young lads of Purani Dilli 6 are making the most of their stay with Ishant Sharma. “My message for young players is to keep working hard and believe in your abilities, this format might be cruel but if you trust your abilities and work hard you can do wonders in any format,” Ishant said last week.
Purani Dilli 6’s team owner Akash Nangia said, “Ishant Sharma brings a wealth of experience to Purani Dilli 6. His guidance and mentorship are invaluable to our younger players. Having someone of his calibre in the squad enhances the learning curve for the entire team. He has been regular in the training session and we are all looking forward to his bowling.”
Purani Dilli 6 Squad
| Lalit Yadav | Ishant Sharma | Arpit Rana |
| Shivam Sharma | Prince Yadav | Rishabh Pant |
| Mayank Gusain | Sanat Sangwan | Ankit Bhadana |
| Yug Gupta | Keshav Dalal | Ayush Singh |
| Kush Nagpal | Sumit Chhikara | Arnav Bugga |
| Vansh Bedi | Manjeet | Yash Bhardawaj |
| Sambhav Sharma | Laxman |
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Ishant Sharma -: Ishant Sharma is a famous Indian cricketer known for his fast bowling. He has played for the Indian national team and in various cricket leagues.
Delhi Premier League -: The Delhi Premier League is a local cricket tournament held in Delhi, where different teams from the city compete against each other.
Purani Dilli 6 -: Purani Dilli 6 is the name of a cricket team in the Delhi Premier League. ‘Purani Dilli’ means Old Delhi, and ‘6’ refers to a specific area in Old Delhi.
Arun Jaitley Stadium -: Arun Jaitley Stadium is a famous cricket stadium in Delhi, named after a well-known Indian politician. It is a place where many important cricket matches are played.
IPL 2024 -: IPL stands for Indian Premier League, a popular cricket tournament in India where teams from different cities compete. IPL 2024 refers to the season of the tournament that took place in the year 2024.
East Delhi Riders -: East Delhi Riders is one of the teams in the Delhi Premier League, representing the eastern part of Delhi.
West Delhi Lions -: West Delhi Lions is another team in the Delhi Premier League, representing the western part of Delhi.
Mentoring -: Mentoring means guiding and helping someone to learn and improve. Ishant Sharma is helping young players by sharing his experience and knowledge.
Akash Nangia -: Akash Nangia is the owner of the Purani Dilli 6 cricket team. He is responsible for managing the team and making important decisions.