New Delhi (India): Purani Dilli 6 pacer Ishant Sharma believes that hard work and confidence in one’s abilities help young players shine in the shortest format of the game. The experienced pacer is part of the Purani Dilli 6 squad for the ongoing inaugural edition of the Delhi Premier League.

The first edition of the DPL began on Saturday at the Shri Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Purani Dilli 6 took on South Delhi Superstarz in the opening match of the Delhi Premier League. Although the Rishabh Pant-led side suffered a defeat, Ishant Sharma was optimistic about Purani Dilli 6’s journey in the upcoming matches.

“I am really looking forward to the Delhi Premier League. The league is being held in Delhi for the first time. My message to the young players is to keep working hard and believe in their abilities. This format may be cruel but if you trust your abilities and work hard, you can do wonders in any format,” Ishant Sharma was quoted as saying in a press release by Purani Dilli 6.

Ishant Sharma is looking forward to playing alongside Rishabh Pant and the other players of Team Purani Dilli 6. After leading India’s pace attack, Ishant will look to do the same for Purani Dilli 6.

“I have been playing alongside Rishabh for so long, so it is always a pleasure for me to play with him,” said Ishant.

As for the match, Purani Dilli 6 suffered a heartbreaking defeat against South Delhi Superstarz. The Rishabh Pant-led side made a remarkable comeback in the second half of the second innings before losing the opening match of the league.

Before the start of the opening match on Saturday, the Delhi & District Cricket Association honoured Purani Dilli 6 batsman Rishabh Pant for his contribution to the triumph at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Purani Dilli 6 will next play against East Delhi Riders on Tuesday. Their third match will be played against West Delhi Lions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Wednesday, the release added.

Purani Dilli 6 Squad: Lalit Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Arpit Rana, Shivam Sharma, Prince Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Mayank Gusain, Sanat Sangwan, Ankit Bhadana, Yug Gupta, Keshav Dalal, Ayush Singh, Kush Nagpal, Sumit Chhikara, Arnav Bugga, Vansh Bedi, Manjeet, Yash Bhardawaj, Sambhav Sharma, Laxman.

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