The Delhi Premier League (DPL) auction concluded in New Delhi after franchises competed to sign some of the best young cricketers. The auction also attracted attention as the sons of former India opener Virender Sehwag and the nephew of Virat Kohli were among the players picked for the upcoming season.
Each men's franchise had a purse of ₹1.5 crore to build its squad, while the four women's teams were allotted ₹75 lakh each. The third season of the Delhi Premier League is scheduled to be held from July 31 to August 30, with several young talents set to showcase their skills.
Virender Sehwag's Sons and Virat Kohli's Nephew Picked in Delhi Premier League Auction
Vedant Sehwag was the final player to go under the hammer at the Delhi Premier League auction. The 16-year-old was signed by Central Delhi Kings for ₹1 lakh. Despite his young age, Vedant has already impressed in Delhi's cricket circuit and attracted attention with his performances.
Unlike his father, Virender Sehwag, Vedant is a right-arm off-spinner who can also contribute with the bat. His elder brother, Aaryavir Sehwag, returned to the auction after representing Central Delhi Kings last season. West Delhi Lions bought Aaryavir for ₹3 lakh, giving him another chance to make his mark.
Virat Kohli's 16-year-old nephew, Aaryaveer Kohli, also found a new team at the auction. Central Delhi Kings signed the young cricketer after he represented South Delhi Superstarz last season. Aaryaveer will now look to make a bigger impact in the upcoming edition of the Delhi Premier League.
Sarthak Ranjan Earns Another Big DPL Contract
Sarthak Ranjan first came into the spotlight as the son of Bihar politician Pappu Yadav. However, the young batter has built his own reputation through consistent performances. He scored 449 runs in nine matches during the previous season, finishing as one of the tournament's top batters.
North Delhi Strikers used their Right to Match card to retain Sarthak for ₹17 lakh. His impressive performances also earned him an IPL 2026 contract with Kolkata Knight Riders, who signed him for ₹30 lakh.
After the IPL auction, Pappu Yadav expressed his pride on social media, saying his son's achievements had become the family's new identity. "Ab Sarthak ke naam se banegi humari pehchaan."
Tejaswi Dahiya Becomes DPL's Costliest Player
Tejaswi Dahiya emerged as the most expensive player at the Delhi Premier League auction. South Delhi Superstarz used their Right to Match card to retain him for ₹40 lakh, making him the highest-priced player in this year's auction.
Unlike many other players, Dahiya does not come from a cricket or political background. Raised by parents who are teachers, he earned recognition through his performances. After going unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, he bounced back with an outstanding Delhi Premier League season.
Dahiya scored 339 runs at a strike rate close to 200 in the previous DPL season. His performances earned him an IPL 2026 contract with Kolkata Knight Riders, who bought him for ₹3 crore.
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