In the high-stakes world of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), where young cricketers are constantly pushing to be noticed by scouts and selectors, West Delhi Lions’ batter Ayush Doseja is quietly scripting his own story. The 22-year-old, the only player retained by his franchise this season, admits that far from adding pressure, the trust reposed in him has been a confidence booster. “We played well in the first two matches but then our batting faltered,” he reflected on the season so far in an exclusive conversation with WION. “We sat down, clarified everyone’s roles, and now the picture is clearer. Hopefully, we can execute better and push for the playoffs.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-bowlers-fastest-to-400-t20-wickets-rashid-khan-imran-tahir-wahab-riaz-mohammad-amir-shakib-al-hasan-1755853991296">From Imran Tahir to Mohammad Amir, 5 bowlers fastest to 400 T20 wickets</a><h2>‘Worked on my shortcomings’</h2>Doseja, who has been steadily building a reputation as a complete player across formats, spent the off-season addressing what he felt were shortcomings in his T20 game. “I worked a lot in white-ball cricket—especially hitting spinners and practicing against side-armers. At the same time, my red-ball preparation continued. My goal has always been to become a three-format player,” he shared.&nbsp;That hard work showed when he smashed a blistering century off just 52 balls earlier this season. Yet, his approach remains rooted in game awareness. “I always try to play the situation. If we’re chasing a big total, I take responsibility and build the innings. That day, we lost early wickets, so I batted positively. Unfortunately, we couldn’t finish the game, but if I get that chance again, I will 100% finish it,” he said with conviction.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-bcci-vice-president-rajeev-shukla-confirms-virat-rohit-s-availability-for-odis-says-no-need-to-1755928174501">BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirms Virat, Rohit's availability for ODIs, says 'no need to...'</a>&nbsp;With Indian Premier League (IPL) scouts frequently attending DPL matches, the tournament has become a launchpad for bigger opportunities. But Doseja insists he doesn’t let that thought cloud his mind. “I stay in the present and give my best in every game. If I perform, selection will follow,” he said. The young batter is already drawing comparisons with last season’s breakout star Priyansh Arya—a tag he politely brushes aside. “Priyansh is a very good player and we practice together, but I don’t want to be the next Priyansh Arya. I want to be the first Ayush Doseja.”&nbsp;If an IPL call-up comes, Doseja doesn’t have a preference, though his admiration for Virat Kohli means Royal Challengers Bengaluru remains close to his heart. “Virat has always been my idol. I’ve even had the chance to briefly meet him, though sadly I was injured at the time,” he recalled. Looking ahead, Doseja’s ambitions stretch far beyond franchise cricket. “Every cricketer dreams of wearing the India jersey. For me, the ultimate goal is to play Test cricket for India. Red-ball cricket tests you mentally and physically over days, and I love that challenge,” he signed off.

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In the high-stakes world of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), where young cricketers are constantly pushing to be noticed by scouts and selectors, West Delhi Lions’ batter Ayush Doseja is quietly scripting his own story. The 22-year-old, the only player retained by his franchise this season, admits that far from adding pressure, the trust reposed in him has been a confidence booster. “We played well in the first two matches but then our batting faltered,” he reflected on the season so far in an exclusive conversation with WION. “We sat down, clarified everyone’s roles, and now the picture is clearer. Hopefully, we can execute better and push for the playoffs.” Also Read: From Imran Tahir to Mohammad Amir, 5 bowlers fastest to 400 T20 wickets ‘Worked on my shortcomings’ Doseja, who has been steadily building a reputation as a complete player across formats, spent the off-season addressing what he felt were shortcomings in his T20 game. “I worked a lot in white-ball cricket—especially hitting spinners and practicing against side-armers. At the same time, my red-ball preparation continued. My goal has always been to become a three-format player,” he shared. That hard work showed when he smashed a blistering century off just 52 balls earlier this season. Yet, his approach remains rooted in game awareness. “I always try to play the situation. If we’re chasing a big total, I take responsibility and build the innings. That day, we lost early wickets, so I batted positively. Unfortunately, we couldn’t finish the game, but if I get that chance again, I will 100% finish it,” he said with conviction. Also Read: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirms Virat, Rohit's availability for ODIs, says 'no need to...' With Indian Premier League (IPL) scouts frequently attending DPL matches, the tournament has become a launchpad for bigger opportunities. But Doseja insists he doesn’t let that thought cloud his mind. “I stay in the present and give my best in every game. If I perform, selection will follow,” he said. The young batter is already drawing comparisons with last season’s breakout star Priyansh Arya—a tag he politely brushes aside. “Priyansh is a very good player and we practice together, but I don’t want to be the next Priyansh Arya. I want to be the first Ayush Doseja.” If an IPL call-up comes, Doseja doesn’t have a preference, though his admiration for Virat Kohli means Royal Challengers Bengaluru remains close to his heart. “Virat has always been my idol. I’ve even had the chance to briefly meet him, though sadly I was injured at the time,” he recalled. Looking ahead, Doseja’s ambitions stretch far beyond franchise cricket. “Every cricketer dreams of wearing the India jersey. For me, the ultimate goal is to play Test cricket for India. Red-ball cricket tests you mentally and physically over days, and I love that challenge,” he signed off.

The 22-year-old left-hand batter represents the West Delhi Lions franchise in the Delhi Premier League. So far, he has 240 runs from seven matches in the ongoing edition of the league

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It was raining runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as East Delhi Riders pulled off a historic chase to register a thrilling 5-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) on Friday (August 8). Chasing a towering target of 232, the Riders reached the finish line with four balls to spare, pulling off the highest successful chase in DPL history.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Outer Delhi Warriors made a statement with the bat, riding on a sensational century from opener Priyansh Arya, who smashed 111 off 56 balls. His innings was laced with 7 fours and 9 sixes, and provided the perfect platform for a massive total. He was well supported by Karan Garg, who chipped in with a fluent 43 off 24 balls, helping their side post a daunting 231/7 in 20 overs.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-india-pakistan-match-a-high-probability-here-s-what-uae-official-said-on-mother-of-all-clashes-1754647049789">Asia Cup 2025: India-Pakistan match a high probability? Here's what UAE official said on 'mother of all clashes'</a>&nbsp;In reply, East Delhi Riders had a shaky start and were reduced to 51/3, but the match turned on its head when Arpit Rana and captain Anuj Rawat came together. The duo stitched a remarkable 130-run stand for the fourth wicket, keeping the chase alive with aggressive strokeplay and composure under pressure. Arpit Rana played a vital knock, scoring 79 off 45 balls with 8 boundaries and 4 sixes, while skipper Anuj Rawat led from the front with a blazing 84 off just 35 deliveries, hammering 2 fours and 9 sixes to put the finishing touches on a remarkable win.&nbsp;With this victory, East Delhi Riders now placed at the second position in the DPL points tally, behind Central Delhi Kings, with only one loss in four games played. The Outer Delhi Warriors, on the other hand, will hope to turn things around, having won only one game in four games played so far.

DPL 2025: Record-breaking chase! East Delhi Riders script history against Outer Delhi Warriors

It was raining runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as East Delhi Riders pulled off a historic chase to register a thrilling 5-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) on Friday (August 8). Chasing a towering target of 232, the Riders reached the finish line with four balls to spare, pulling off the highest successful chase in DPL history. Earlier in the day, Outer Delhi Warriors made a statement with the bat, riding on a sensational century from opener Priyansh Arya, who smashed 111 off 56 balls. His innings was laced with 7 fours and 9 sixes, and provided the perfect platform for a massive total. He was well supported by Karan Garg, who chipped in with a fluent 43 off 24 balls, helping their side post a daunting 231/7 in 20 overs. Also Read: Asia Cup 2025: India-Pakistan match a high probability? Here's what UAE official said on 'mother of all clashes' In reply, East Delhi Riders had a shaky start and were reduced to 51/3, but the match turned on its head when Arpit Rana and captain Anuj Rawat came together. The duo stitched a remarkable 130-run stand for the fourth wicket, keeping the chase alive with aggressive strokeplay and composure under pressure. Arpit Rana played a vital knock, scoring 79 off 45 balls with 8 boundaries and 4 sixes, while skipper Anuj Rawat led from the front with a blazing 84 off just 35 deliveries, hammering 2 fours and 9 sixes to put the finishing touches on a remarkable win. With this victory, East Delhi Riders now placed at the second position in the DPL points tally, behind Central Delhi Kings, with only one loss in four games played. The Outer Delhi Warriors, on the other hand, will hope to turn things around, having won only one game in four games played so far.

With this victory, East Delhi Riders now placed at the second position in the DPL points tally, behind Central Delhi Kings, with only one loss in four games played

Rishabh Pant's IPL teammate Digvesh Rathi has bagged a mega deal in the recently concluded Delhi Premier League (DPL) auctions on Sunday (July 6). Known for his leg-spin and tricky bowling, Rathi was the second most expensive buy in the auction at the price of ₹38 lakh ($44,322), having entered the auction at his base price of ₹10 lakh ($11,663).<h2>Delhi Superstarz secure Rathi's services</h2>Purani Dilli were also interested in Rathi during the auction but it was South Delhi Superstarz who signed him in the end for ₹38 lakh ($44,322). The spinner's value has been rapidly increased after the IPL 2025 as he will be earning ₹8 lakh ($9,331 ) more in DPL than he did in the IPL.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 25-year old, who hails from Delhi had a strong IPL 2025 season. He bagged 14 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 8.25. However, he also made headlines for his controversial ‘notebook’ celebration and a few on field clashes.&nbsp;He was suspended for a match due to his unique celebration style and paid penalties for his misconduct during the season.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="Body blow to RCB as no IPL franchise considered for 2026 World Club Championship, Pakistan's PCB rejects invitation - Report">Body blow to RCB as no IPL franchise considered for 2026 World Club Championship, Pakistan's PCB rejects invitation - Report</a>&nbsp;In the same auction, Simarjit Singh, who was the part of SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025 became the most expensive player in the auction, signing a deal at ₹39 lakh ($45,493) with Central Delhi Kings. He was also the top wicket-taker in the last DPL season.&nbsp;The 2025 DPL auction showed how fast the league is growing and how young Indian players like Digvesh Rathi are becoming more valuable in the domestic cricket.<h2>Most expensive players in DPL 2025 auction</h2><ul><li>Simarjeet Singh (Central Delhi Kings) - ₹39 lakhs ($45,493)</li><li>Digvesh Rathi (South Delhi Superstarz) - ₹38 lakhs ($44,322)</li><li>Nitish Rana (West Delhi Lions) - ₹34 lakhs ( $39,667)</li><li>Prince Yadav (New Delhi Tigers) - ₹33 lakhs ($38,500)&nbsp;</li></ul>

The 2025 DPL (Delhi Premier League) auction showed how fast the league is growing and how young Indian players are becoming more valuable in the domestic cricket.

Rishabh Pant's IPL teammate Digvesh Rathi has bagged a mega deal in the recently concluded Delhi Premier League (DPL) auctions on Sunday (July 6). Known for his leg-spin and tricky bowling, Rathi was the second most expensive buy in the auction at the price of ₹38 lakh ($44,322), having entered the auction at his base price of ₹10 lakh ($11,663). Delhi Superstarz secure Rathi's services Purani Dilli were also interested in Rathi during the auction but it was South Delhi Superstarz who signed him in the end for ₹38 lakh ($44,322). The spinner's value has been rapidly increased after the IPL 2025 as he will be earning ₹8 lakh ($9,331 ) more in DPL than he did in the IPL. The 25-year old, who hails from Delhi had a strong IPL 2025 season. He bagged 14 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 8.25. However, he also made headlines for his controversial ‘notebook’ celebration and a few on field clashes. He was suspended for a match due to his unique celebration style and paid penalties for his misconduct during the season. Also Read - Body blow to RCB as no IPL franchise considered for 2026 World Club Championship, Pakistan's PCB rejects invitation - Report In the same auction, Simarjit Singh, who was the part of SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025 became the most expensive player in the auction, signing a deal at ₹39 lakh ($45,493) with Central Delhi Kings. He was also the top wicket-taker in the last DPL season. The 2025 DPL auction showed how fast the league is growing and how young Indian players like Digvesh Rathi are becoming more valuable in the domestic cricket. Most expensive players in DPL 2025 auction Simarjeet Singh (Central Delhi Kings) - ₹39 lakhs ($45,493) Digvesh Rathi (South Delhi Superstarz) - ₹38 lakhs ($44,322) Nitish Rana (West Delhi Lions) - ₹34 lakhs ( $39,667) Prince Yadav (New Delhi Tigers) - ₹33 lakhs ($38,500)

Known for his leg-spin and tricky bowling, Rathi was the second most expensive buy in the auction at the price of ₹38 lakh ($44,322), having entered the auction at his base price of ₹10 lakh ($11,663).

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