Purani Dilli 6 have finalized their 25-member squad for the third season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) following the player auction held on Wednesday. The franchise has assembled a balanced roster blending experienced campaigners with emerging talent, as per a press release.
Key Players and Squad Composition
The squad is headlined by Lalit Yadav, who joins as the replacement for Rishabh Pant, who is expected to be unavailable due to international commitments during the tournament window from July 31 to August 30. Other prominent players include Anuj Rawat, Digvesh Rathi, Dev Lakra, Pankaj Jaswal, Samarth Seth, Rajneesh Dadar, and Udhav Mohan.
The full squad comprises: Lalit Yadav, Udhav Mohan, Rajneesh Dadar, Rohan Rana, Aryan Gaur, Vanam Aggarwal, Ajay Ahlawat, Kush Nagpal, Digvesh Rathi, Yug Gupta, Kabir Sachdeva, Gaurav Saroha, Dev Lakra, Anuj Rawat, Samarth Seth, Mohak Kumar, Yash Kumar, Pankaj Jaswal, Harshvardhan Phogat, Arjun Rexwal, Lakshay Verma, Prince Mishra, Ashwini Chillar, Aditya Verma, and Aditya Malhotra.
Franchise and Coach Comments
Purani Dilli 6 Owner Aakash Nangia said, "We are delighted with the squad we have assembled. Our objective was to build a well-rounded team with the right mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, and we believe we have achieved that. We are confident this group has the ability to play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for the title."
Head Coach Vijay Dahiya added, "The auction was all about identifying players who fit our style of cricket and can contribute in different match situations. We have a versatile squad with quality in both batting and bowling, along with young players who are eager to make their mark."
Tournament Schedule and Preparation
The DPL season 3 is scheduled from July 31 to August 30. With the auction complete, Purani Dilli 6 will now shift focus to team preparations, aiming to challenge for the title with a squad built on depth and balance.
