Pacer Simarjeet Singh, leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi and batter Nitish Rana have been the three most expensive buys in Sunday’s participant auction for the second version of the Delhi Premier League (DPL).
The 27-year-old Simarjeet, who has performed for Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad within the Indian Premier League, was the most sought-after acquisition as Central Delhi Kings forked out ₹39 lakh for his providers.
The curiosity round Digvesh got here as no shock. The long-haired leggie had a splendid begin to his IPL profession with Lucknow Super Giants this 12 months, scalping14 in 13 matches. South Delhi Superstars, which retained Ayush Badoni forward of the auction, signed Digvesh for ₹38 lakh. Badoni and Digvesh are teammates at LSG too.
Having lately returned to Delhi after enjoying for Uttar Pradesh for the previous two home seasons, Nitish, 31, was signed by West Delhi Lions for ₹34 lakh.
While Rishabh Pant was retained by Puraani Dilli 6 for ₹21 lakh, quick bowler Harshit Rana will proceed to characterize North Delhi Strikers. New franchise Outer Delhi Warriors picked Priyansh Arya forward of the auction after he was launched by South Delhi Superstars. New Delhi Tigers is the opposite new workforce this season.
“The decision to add two new franchises was to ensure that more players get an opportunity. What we realised last year is that there are a lot of players out there who go through the rigours of the various levels within the State,” Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley stated.
Virender Sehwag was in attendance at the beginning of Sunday’s auction. Later within the day, his 17-year-old son Aaryavir was picked by Central Delhi Kings for ₹8 lakh. The auction for the ladies’s occasion might be held on Monday.
