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Dagar hopes for an IPL return through DPL

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:04:00 +0000

Dagar is set for his maiden stint in the DPL.
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After a decade of playing for Himachal Pradesh, Mayank Dagar wants to make a mark for Delhi — his city of birth — in the upcoming domestic season.

The left-arm spinner, who represented India in the 2016 U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh, obtained a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned parties in January, paving the way for a switch ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

The 29-year-old will kick off the new season by making a maiden appearance in the Delhi Premier League. The tweaker, who has claimed 137 wickets in 51 First Class matches, will turn out for North Delhi Strikers in the third edition of the T20 competition.

For the experienced operator, the change is to find a route back into the Indian Premier League. He played three games for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023 and five for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the following season, but hasn’t featured since.

“I have played for Himachal for a long time and I’ve done well as well. I was just looking for opportunities to get back into the IPL circuit. If I perform well on a platform like the DPL, somebody or the other will notice me. That is my hope,” Dagar told The Hindu.

His presence in the DPL — he has represented Himachal right from the age-group level — may not have pleased some members of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) at the time of the auction earlier this month. Asked about the ‘outsider’ tag, Dagar, whose uncle is former India and Delhi opener Virender Sehwag, asserted that he belongs here.

“My entire family is from Delhi. I’ve come to Delhi because I wanted a change in my career. My job is to work hard and try to win matches if I get to represent Delhi,” Dagar said.

Published – July 30, 2026 08:34 pm IST

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The ‘best is yet to come’ for Ayush Badoni

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0000

Frank: Badoni admits he was subpar in the most recent IPL.
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Ayush Badoni has had five seasons with Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. Over the past 12 months, he has also featured regularly for India-A across formats. The opportunities are a reflection of his potential as a hard-hitting middle-order batter and a part-time off-spinner, but it hasn’t yet translated into match-defining performances.

The 26-year-old from Delhi admits he was subpar in the most recent IPL. Despite getting to bat higher up the order, his returns were a meagre 215 runs in 10 matches at an average of 21.5. It was followed by three outings for India-A in a 50-over tri-series involving Sri Lanka-A and Afghanistan-A in June, where his scores read 24, 0 and 15.

“Definitely, I feel I can perform better. The best is yet to come,” Badoni, who will lead South Delhi Superstarz in the third edition of the Delhi Premier League from Friday, told reporters at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.

Badoni’s floundering form during IPL 2026 was compounded by LSG’s wooden-spoon finish. “It is challenging to be consistent as a player when the team is losing matches. The motivation goes down. Next year, we will hope to make amends,” he said.

Badoni remains determined to turn things around, for he knows that the national selectors are taking note of his contributions. “Playing for India-A gives you exposure and boosts your confidence. The selectors have told me to focus on my consistency as much as possible and to keep working on my bowling,” informed Badoni.

Published – July 29, 2026 06:08 pm IST

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Anuj Rawat, Sujal Singh record second-highest opening T20 partnership in Delhi Premier League

admin — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:07:56 +0000

Anuj Rawat
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Anuj Rawat and Sujal Singh entered the record books with second highest opening partnership in T20s of 241 in the Delhi Premier League in the clash between East Delhi and Purani Dilli 6 here.

Rawat, who has played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, and Sujal put the opposition bowlers to sword while bringing up their respective centuries.

Japan’s Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake (134) and Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (109) hold the record of highest T20 partnership for the first wicket for putting on 258/0 in 20 overs against China in February this year.

Anuj clobbered 11 sixes and six fours to make 121 from just 66 balls while Sujal smacked nine sixes and seven fours to score 108 off 57 balls.

Chasing 242, Purani Dilli fell short by 26 runs as they made 215/8 in 20 overs.

“We are really happy because in the beginning, we did not think we both would get our respective centuries but as the game progressed and the shots started to flow it became possible,” Anuj told media at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.

Sujal said communication was the key to stitch the mammoth opening stand.

“I would not say our approach was calculated, it was just about going with the flow of the game,” he said.

“We made each other comfortable with the communication which was simple as I was taking the opportunity to score boundaries and when I was struggling, Anuj was taking the initiative, so this communication worked wonders for us,” he added.

Sujal also effused praise on Anuj for helping him.

“I get to learn a lot as Anuj is also very friendly with us youngsters. We get a lot of confidence as well after talking to him and he shares his experience which is also very valuable to us,” he said.

“I am batting with Anuj for the first time in this tournament and I am grateful to bat with him because he has had a big role to play for me because when any youngster performs then a senior’s role becomes important there.” Despite his stellar hundred, the IPL auction is not on Sujal’s mind.

“My plan is just to play the same kind of knock I played, my job starts with batting on the wicket and ends there and aside from that I am not thinking much about it (IPL auction),” he said.

Dinesh Karthik’s retirement brings Rawat in the forefront in the current RCB set up but he is not looking too far ahead, given there is a mega auction scheduled in the IPL.

“It’s only the performance that is in our hands, buying or retaining a player in the auction is something that is up to the franchises. But if we focus more on our job to score runs then the rest will take care of itself,” he said.

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DDCA announces inaugural Delhi Premier League

admin — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:44:19 +0000

The T20 tournament, which will have both men’s and women’s matches, will be organised at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. File photo
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The inaugural edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) will be held in the second half of August, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced here on Monday, July 29, 2024.

The T20 tournament, which will have both men’s and women’s matches, will be organised at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

The franchise auction for the league was held on Sunday, July 28, 2024, and resulted in the sale of six men’s teams for a total amount of ₹49.65 crore.

The top four bidders in the men’s franchise auction automatically acquired the women’s teams, further promoting gender inclusivity in the league, DDCA said in a release.

The maiden season of DPL will feature a total of 40 matches with 33 games in the men’s category and seven in the women’s.

“I am delighted to announce the Delhi Premier League Season 1 with a vision to provide equal opportunity for both male and female cricketers,” DDCA president Rohan Jaitley said.

“The vision of DDCA has always been to nurture talent who can shine for their state team and country, and the Delhi Premier League is a significant step taken by the DDCA in that direction,” he added.

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