The Delhi Premier League (DPL) auction saw substantial investment in player talent. Digvesh Rathi was the highest-valued player, signing with South Delhi Superstars for INR 38 lakh. Simarjeet Singh was acquired by Central Delhi Kings for INR 39 lakh, followed by Nitish Rana who joined West Delhi Lions for INR 34 lakh, and Prince Yadav who went to New Delhi Tigers for INR 33 lakh. Rohan Jaitley, the DDCA President, highlighted the league’s growing popularity, marked by high viewership figures. Former cricketer Virender Sehwag expressed optimism for the season, noting the league’s significance for emerging talent. Notable team strategies included Central Delhi Kings retaining Jonty Sidhu and adding new players to their roster. East Delhi Riders brought in experienced bowler Navdeep Saini and retained young talent. New Delhi Tigers focused on bolstering their batting lineup. North Delhi Strikers aimed to strengthen their bowling and batting units. Outer Delhi Warriors invested in experienced players, while Puraani Dilli 6 focused on retaining Rishabh Pant and integrating young players. South Delhi Superstarz added Digvesh Rathi and Aryaveer Kohli and West Delhi Lions brought in veteran players.
