DPL 2025 Auction Highlights: Big Spends and Rising Stars

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) auction saw intense bidding as franchises sought to bolster their squads. Digvesh Rathi was the highest-paid player, signing with South Delhi Superstars for INR 38 lakh. Simarjeet Singh moved to Central Delhi Kings for INR 39 lakh, and Nitish Rana joined West Delhi Lions for INR 34 lakh. Prince Yadav was acquired by New Delhi Tigers for INR 33 lakh. Rohan Jaitley, DDCA President, noted the league’s growth, driven by strong viewership and engagement. Virender Sehwag expressed anticipation for the season, highlighting the platform it provides for players. Notable team strategies included Central Delhi Kings retaining Jonty Sidhu, and East Delhi Riders retaining Mayank Rawat. New Delhi Tigers focused on aggressive batting, while North Delhi Strikers aimed at a balanced attack. Outer Delhi Warriors invested in Suyash Sharma and Harsh Tyagi, Puraani Dilli 6 retained Rishabh Pant, and South Delhi Superstarz added Digvesh Rathi. West Delhi Lions strategically added experienced players such as Nitish Rana and Ishant Sharma.