Delhi Premier League auction: Spotlight on Virat Kohli's nephew and Virender Sehwag's sons

Delhi Premier League auction: Last year, the Delhi Premier League (DPL) attracted a lot of interest due to the talent that advanced from the domestic franchise league to the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well as the exciting performances that were seen throughout the first season. The DPL will be back in 2025, and the auction is set for July 5. However, the DPL made news before the season even started since the relatives of two Indian cricket icons were on the shortlist for the auction.

Aaryaveer Kohli, the nephew of former India captain Virat Kohli, is included in the DPL's inaugural draft list for the second season. The 15-year-old, who trains at the West Delhi Cricket Academy under Virat's childhood coach Raj Kumar Sharma, is a leg-spinner in contrast to his uncle. Aaryaveer has been assigned to Category C, which is designated for Delhi Under-16 cricketers.

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The draft list also includes Aaryavir, the 17-year-old son of India's batting legend Virender Sehwag. At the U-19 level, he had previously played for the state and amassed an incredible 297 against Meghalaya. He and his younger brother, 15-year-old off-spinner Vedant, who has represented Delhi U-16, have been assigned to Category B.