Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma to Lead Purani Dilli 6 in Delhi Premier League
New Delhi [India], August 17: India and Purani Dilli 6 star batter Rishabh Pant expressed his excitement to participate in the inaugural Delhi Premier League (DPL). He believes this league is a great chance for youngsters to make their mark and potentially get picked for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Pant will be taking the field on Saturday as Purani Dilli 6 faces South Delhi Superstarz in their opening match of the Delhi Premier League. Pant, along with Ishant Sharma, are ready to set the stage on fire with their skills.
Ahead of the game, Pant spoke about the opportunities for players from Purani Dilli 6 and other teams in the upcoming League. He also expressed excitement in playing the League in front of the fans from Delhi.
“I am really excited to play in Delhi Premier League because I feel on the ground level a very big opportunity for players who do not get recognition in IPL. When people see you playing in these leagues, they can pick you from these leagues. Hopefully, they (young players) have a good journey in the tournament,” Rishabh Pant said.
The opening match is scheduled for Saturday at 8:30 pm with subsequent games at 2 pm and 7 pm each day. Purani Dilli 6 consists of a formidable squad built around the explosive gloveman, Rishabh Pant, and the experienced Ishant Sharma. The franchise also picked the services of allrounder Lalit Yadav and batting allrounder Shivam Sharma. Purani Dilli 6 also bagged the 20-year-old opening batsman and off-spinner, Arpit Rana, and the right-arm pacer, Prince Yadav.
“We are thrilled to kick off the DPL with such an exciting lineup. Having Ishant Sharma and Rishabh Pant on our side brings tremendous experience and skill, which has inspired and motivated our younger players. We are confident that Purani Dilli 6 will make a strong impact in the league,” Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia said.
The first edition of the Delhi Premier League will feature 40 matches, including 33 men’s and 7 women’s games, all to be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The tournament will run from August 17 to September 8, 2024, promising thrilling cricketing action for fans and players alike.
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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Rishabh Pant -: Rishabh Pant is a famous Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting and wicket-keeping skills. He plays for the Indian national team and also in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Ishant Sharma -: Ishant Sharma is a well-known Indian cricketer who is a fast bowler. He has played for the Indian national team for many years and is known for his height and speed.
Purani Dilli 6 -: Purani Dilli 6 is the name of a cricket team. ‘Purani Dilli’ means Old Delhi, and ‘6’ refers to a famous postal code area in Old Delhi.
Delhi Premier League (DPL) -: The Delhi Premier League (DPL) is a new cricket tournament that will be held in Delhi. It is similar to the Indian Premier League (IPL) but is focused on local teams from Delhi.
Indian Premier League (IPL) -: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a very popular cricket tournament in India where teams from different cities compete. It features many famous cricketers from around the world.
South Delhi Superstarz -: South Delhi Superstarz is another cricket team that will compete in the Delhi Premier League (DPL). They represent the southern part of Delhi.
Arun Jaitley Stadium -: Arun Jaitley Stadium is a famous cricket stadium in Delhi. It is named after Arun Jaitley, a well-known Indian politician.
August 17 to September 8, 2024 -: These are the dates when the Delhi Premier League (DPL) will take place. It will start on August 17 and end on September 8 in the year 2024.