Rishabh Pant along with 9 other stars of IPL 2025 set to be now auctioned in Delhi Premier League

Following his record-breaking deal of Rs. 27 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction last year, Rishabh Pant might now potentially get another massive deal, as he has decided to come in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 auction.

Rishabh Pant is one of the finest Indian batters in the game, and is among a number of IPL stars who have shown their interest in playing the DPL. Other than Pant, Priyansh Arya and Digvesh Rathi are also part of the auction pool. For context, the auction is going to be held on 6th and 7th July.

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The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on July 1 also announced that two new franchises will be added to the DPL, making the total count to 8 teams.

The two new franchises are:
Outer Delhi franchise– secured for Rs. 10.6 crore by Savita Paints Private Limited
New Delhi franchise– secured by Rs. 9.2 crore by Bheema Tolling and Traffic Solutions Private Limited and Crayon Advertising Limited.

On the occasion, DPL and DDCA President Mr. Rohan Jaitley said: “The Delhi Premier League is more than just a tournament – it is a celebration of the Capital’s deep-rooted cricketing culture. The kind of talent we saw in Season 1 was truly promising, and with this expansion, we are giving even more players a stage to shine. Talents like Priyansh Arya, Digvesh Rathi, and more emerged through DPL and showcased their brilliance during IPL 2025, proving the league’s value as a true breeding ground for future stars.”

“The auctions in July will set the tone for the season, and we are working to ensure the experience is seamless and impactful for franchises, players, and fans alike. We are committed to making Season 2 a landmark moment in the league’s journey,” he added.

Other than Pant, Digvesh, and Priyansh, the likes of Ishant Sharma, Ayush Badoni, Harshit Rana, Himmat Singh, Suyash Sharma, Mayank Yadav, and Anuj Rawat are the other 7 IPL players who will feature in the DPL auction this month.