From Cradles to Creases: Kohli’s Nephew Takes Guard Against Sehwag’s Son

Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 is set for a generations' clash as Virat Kohli's nephew, Aaryaveer Kohli, takes on Virender Sehwag's son, Aryavir Sehwag. The eagerly anticipated match is gaining gigantic interest as the DPL is set to initiate its second season with more star power and fresh talent.

 

Key Points

 

•⁠  ⁠The July 6 closing of the auction for DPL 2025 resulted in Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers emerging as two new franchises, bringing the number of franchises up to eight. Over 400 players were auctioned, and marquee players and young players were given preference.

 

•⁠  ⁠Aaryaveer Kohli and Aryavir Sehwag, the cricketing dynasty of the future, were the most discussed of all the auction picks. Their presence is likely to improve viewership and fan following, bringing in the memories of the legendary relatives.

 

•⁠  ⁠The tournament will take place during the first week of August 2025, and the games will be played on premier grounds such as Arun Jaitley Stadium and other Delhi NCR grounds. The format of the tournament will be round-robin and playoffs and will feature approximately 32–36 matches.

 

•⁠  ⁠Other notable players who stuck around or joined include Rishabh Pant (Purani Delli 6), IPL players such as Digvesh Rathi, Simarjeet Singh, and Nitish Rana, and star prospects like Priyansh Arya.

 

•⁠  ⁠The DPL is backed by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and aims to equal the IPL in terms of enthusiasm, giving both young and old cricketers an opportunity to play.

 

What to Watch

 

•⁠  ⁠The date of the exact match-up against Kohli's nephew and Sehwag's son will be finalized with the announcement of the full schedule. Their encounter on the field will be a newsmaker, marking the passing of the baton to the future generation. The league will be broadcast on Sports18 and JioCinema (tbc), and it will be readily available to watch.

 

Source: Probo, Cricket Addictor, Wikipedia, Wisden, MyKhel