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DPL 2025 Squads Finalized, DDCA Chief Urges Virat Kohli’s Involvement

With eight teams featuring a blend of rising prospects, seasoned stars, the league now awaits Kohli’s guidance.

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Overview

  • The DDCA confirmed two new franchises, Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers, expanding the DPL to eight teams for its second edition.
  • Early July auctions secured 186 men’s and 81 women’s players from pools of 520 and 215 entrants, finalizing the DPL 2025 rosters.
  • DDCA chief Rohan Jaitley said the association would welcome Virat Kohli’s on-field participation but considers his mentorship and daily engagement more valuable.
  • Having retired from Tests and T20 Internationals, Kohli has no conflicting international commitments, making his DPL appearance a practical possibility.
  • The finalized squads pair breakout talents such as Priyansh Arya and Digvesh Rathi with veterans including Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma to elevate competition.