Ravichandran Ashwin picks 2 youngsters to watch out for from DPL 2025

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has picked Yugal Saini and Tejasvi Dahiya as the two youngsters to watch out for after the conclusion of the second season of Delhi Premier League. While Dahiya impressed for South Delhi Superstarz, Saini played a key role in Central Delhi Kings’ final run.

Saini scored 313 runs in 11 matches of the stage league at an average of 34.78 and a strike rate of 137.28 whereas Dahiya scored 339 runs in 10 matches at an average of 48.43 and a blistering strike rate of 190.45. 

Dahiya had also scored a whirlwind knock of 69 runs off just 21 balls against Purani Dilli 6 to help his team qualify for the playoffs.

Ashwin said on his YouTube Channel, “I hope people are watching this fellow. One is Yugal Saini. A middle-order batter who plays really well. Another name is Tejaswi Dahiya. I had noted down his name even last year. Let us see how their career progresses in the future.”

On the other hand, Ashwin also shed light on Digvesh Rathi-Nitish Rana verbal spat incident in the eliminator contest of the DPL. The veteran off-spinner feels Rana gave a mature statement after the match when he was asked about the altercation.

Ashwin concluded, “KV (K Vignesh), both of us have been bowlers. We have bowled to ensure we have food on our plates. You are aware of how difficult it is to be a bowler in T20. The thing is, in this world and society, if a bowler shows a bit of attitude, it is disliked. We still haven’t accepted it when a bowler shows character, that’s all. But regarding the incident, we are not fully aware as to who is at fault. Digvesh Rathi has a personality, so does Nitish Rana. What I really liked was the way Rana spoke and his take on the incident.”

Rana’s West Delhi Lions won the DPL title after beating Central Delhi Kings by six wickets in the final on Sunday.