Cricketing kin shine at Delhi Premier League 2025 auction: Sehwag's son and Kohli's nephew
The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 is gearing up to be an exciting season, with several high-profile signings and returning stars. One player, in particular, has made headlines for his record-breaking deal - mystery spinner Digvesh Rathi.
Rathi, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has signed a contract worth Rs 38 lakh with South Delhi Superstarz in the DPL 2025. This makes him one of the highest-paid players in the league and earns him more salary in the DPL than in the IPL, where he plays for LSG.
Rathi's rise began with a strong showing in DPL 2024 and was followed by a breakout IPL 2025 season where he took 14 wickets in 13 matches, establishing himself as LSG’s highest wicket-taker. His bowling style, a mystery spin similar to Sunil Narine’s right-arm leg-breaks, has been praised for its effectiveness and impact in high-pressure situations.
Despite some controversy over his unique "notebook" celebration, which led to fines and suspension, Rathi’s talent and bold presence on the field have marked him as a standout emerging talent in Indian cricket. In local T20 games, he has twice taken five wickets in five balls, an extraordinary achievement that has drawn widespread attention.
The hefty DPL contract highlights a growing trend of domestic leagues becoming financially rewarding, which is a rarity in Indian cricket as most players typically earn more in the IPL than in local tournaments.
Meanwhile, other notable signings in the DPL 2025 include Nitish Rana, who has returned to the Delhi fold after switching his domestic base to Uttar Pradesh in 2023. Rana, a left-handed batter, was picked up by West Delhi Lions for Rs34 lakh. Aaryavir Sehwag, son of India's iconic opener Virender Sehwag, was picked up for Rs800,000 by Central Delhi Kings.
The DPL 2025 auction has attracted big-money signings, rising stars, and household names, promising a compelling season of cricket in the capital city. With the new team signings and the return of popular players, fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the DPL 2025.
The hefty contract signed by Digvesh Rathi, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League, with South Delhi Superstarz for DPL 2025, marks him as one of the highest-paid players in the league, earning more in DPL than in IPL. Meanwhile, the DPL 2025 auction has also attracted notable signings such as Nitish Rana, a left-handed batter, picked up by West Delhi Lions, and Aaryavir Sehwag, son of India's iconic opener Virender Sehwag, chosen by Central Delhi Kings.
