Purani Dilli 6 Appoints New Captain as Rishabh Pant Faces Injury Setback

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) is set to kick off on August 2, but Purani Dilli 6 faces a significant challenge as their captain, Rishabh Pant, has been ruled out due to a fractured toe. In his absence, 22-year-old Vansh Bedi has been appointed as the new captain. Bedi, who had a stellar performance in the previous season, will now lead the team as they prepare for the upcoming matches. This change in leadership comes as the team aims to make a strong impression in the league. Fans are eager to see how Bedi will steer the team in this crucial season.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 1, 2025, 14:21 IST

Delhi Premier League Season 2 Kicks Off Amidst Challenges

The second season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) is set to begin on August 2, Saturday. However, the team Purani Dilli 6 has encountered a significant challenge as their captain and star player, Rishabh Pant, has been ruled out due to injury. During the fourth Test match against England, Pant sustained a foot injury from a ball, leading to hospitalization where scans revealed a fractured toe.

Vansh Bedi Takes the Helm for Purani Dilli 6

Despite medical advice for six weeks of rest, Pant participated in the fourth Test but was subsequently sidelined for the remainder of the series and the DPL. In light of this, Purani Dilli 6 has appointed 22-year-old Vansh Bedi as the new captain. Bedi had an impressive performance in the previous DPL season, scoring 221 runs at an average of 44.5, making him one of the standout players. He was also acquired by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the IPL 2025 season, although he did not play any matches, being signed for INR 55 lakh. Now, he will lead Purani Dilli 6 in Pant's absence.

Vansh Bedi: The Rising Star

Complete Roster of Purani Dilli 6

The squad for Purani Dilli 6 includes: Vansh Bedi (captain), Rishabh Pant (marquee player), Lalit Yadav, Dev Lakra, Aayush Singh, Samarth Seth, Aarush Malhotra, Sarthak Pal, Agrim Sharma, Vivek Yadav, Yug Gupta, Udhav Mohan, Pranav Pant, Pardeep Parashar, Ekansh Dobal, Aditya Malhotra, Rajneesh Dadar, Ashish Chaurasiya, Kush Nagpal, Dhruv Chauhan, Gaurav Saroha, Prince Mishra, Rushal Saini, and Aaryan Kapoor.