Ayush Badoni openly warns Ishant Sharma of demolition in 'mini-IPL' DPL 2024: "I’ll hit him..."

As the inaugural Delhi Premier League (DPL) gears up to take Indian cricket by storm, Ayush Badoni is excited to face the veteran Indian pacer Ishant Sharma in the tournament. The first edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2024 is set to run from August 17 to September 8, 2024, at the Arun Jaitley International Cricket Stadium in Delhi.

Ayush Badoni, who is set to represent the South Delhi Superstars as the marquee player, has expressed high expectations for the DPL, as he describes the upcoming league as a potential game-changer for local cricketers.

Ayush Badoni ready to light up the DPL 2024 against Ishant Sharma

With an impressive record of 977 runs in 62 T20 matches, Ayush Badoni views the DPL as a golden opportunity for state players to showcase their skills and gain significant exposure. Well, the DPL 2024 will be a star-studded affair with players like Rishabh Pant, Harshit Rana, and Yash Dhull, adding to the league’s attraction.

Ayush Badoni described DPL as the mini-Indian Premier League (IPL). Notably, the six teams that will compete in the league are the South Delhi Superstars, East Delhi Riders, Central Delhi Kings, North Delhi Strikers, West Delhi Lions, and Purani Dilli 6.

Ayush Badoni said that DPL will be very competitive and fun to watch for fans, given the aggressive nature of Delhi cricketers. What particularly excites Badoni is the prospect of facing off against Ishant. The battle between Badoni and Ishant is expected to be one of the highlights of the upcoming DPL 2024, with their on-field banter and rivalry adding to the drama of the event.

DPL will be very competitive and fun to watch: Ayush Badoni

Ayush Badoni was quoted as saying by IANS: “The Delhi Premier League will offer great exposure for players. For me, it will be like a mini-IPL. Playing matches like these always boosts confidence; it will give me and the Delhi cricketers excellent exposure.”

The young batter continued, “Delhi players are known for their aggressive cricket. So, the DPL will be very competitive and fun to watch for cricket followers. What excites me most about the league is playing against Ishant Sharma. We always have this banter that he’ll get me out, and I tell him I’ll hit him for sixes, so playing against him will be fun.”

Shikhar Dhawan is very confident with the team we have: Ayush Badoni

Meanwhile, Ayush Badoni, the top pick for the South Delhi Superstars, has shared details about his interaction with the team owner, Shikhar Dhawan. Following the player draft, the veteran Indian batter reached out to Badoni, who revealed that they have been frequently talking about the team’s strategies and preparations for the upcoming DPL 2024.

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter also revealed that Dhawan has strong confidence in his Superstars' squad and has fostered a relaxed and supportive environment for the team. Badoni said that he and his teammates are now eagerly waiting to be in action in the tournament and win the Delhi Premier League trophy.

Badoni signed off by saying, “After the player draft, Shikhar bhai contacted me, and we’ve been regularly chatting about the team and our preparations. He is very confident with the team we have, and the environment is pretty relaxed. We’re looking forward to playing and lifting the DPL trophy.”