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The inaugural edition of the Delhi Premier League T20 2024 (DPL T20 2024) is set to kick off on August 17.

Six teams - Purani Dilli 6, South Delhi Superstars, East Delhi Riders, Central Delhi Kings, North Delhi Strikers, West Delhi Lions  - will compete in this T20 cricket extravaganza at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium.

The domestic T20 league of Delhi will feature some of the biggest names from Indian cricket. The national capital has given some big talents to the national team, both now and in the past.  Featuring the likes of Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma, the franchise tournament would hope to kickstart in style in its inaugural season. 

Several exciting players across Delhi will participate in the competition, including some notable names. Here are five star players who will take the centerstage at the DPL T20 2024. 

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Five star players who will take part in the Madhya Pradesh League 2024. 

Rishabh Pant

The most high-profile name to participate in the tournament this year is India and Delhi Capitals'  star, Rishabh Pant. The local-boy, who made his way as a teenager, would represent 'Purani Dilli 6' in the DPL, as T20 craze takes a new shape in Delhi. The wicket-keeper was one of India's vital cogs at the recent T20 World Cup 2024 triumph in June. 

However, he might only be available for the first couple of matches.

Ishant Sharma

Along with Pant, Ishant Sharma is another domestic star who will participate in the DPL this year. With 199 games for India, 35-year-old is still going strong and would represent Purani Dilli 6, just like Pant. Having made his last international appearance in 2021, the pacer last played in the Indian Premier League for his local franchise, Delhi Capitals. 

Harshit Rana

The Delhi-born fast bowler, Harshit Rana, was a sensation in the last IPL. The fearless cricketer was most-recently a part of the Kolkata Knight Riders' squad that lifted the Indian Premier League 2024.

With 19 wickets in 13 matches, Rana displayed high-quality skill at the IPL, worthy to earn him a call-up to the Indian team. However, the 22-year-old is yet to make his debut for the Men in Blue. Rana would represent North Delhi Strikers in the DPL T20 2024. 

Suyash Sharma

Hailing from Bhajanpura in Delhi, Suyash Sharma will play alongside Harshit Rana in the DPL T20 2024. The leg-spinner shot up to fame for his impressive numbers for KKR in the 2023 season. Being an unknown commodity in the IPL before last season, Suyash had a dormant IPL 2024, despite winning the league with the franchise. 

Navdeep Saini

The Haryana-born speedster will be a part of the West Delhi Lions for the inaugural season of the DPL 2024. The right-armer last played in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals in 2023 The 31-year-old has made 22 international appearances, after earning fame for his exploits in the domestic circuit in 2019. Saini will play for the West Delhi Lions in DPL 2024. 


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Mohit Khakhar is a content producer for The Sporting News India.