New Delhi, July 1 -- Indian cricketer and West Delhi Lions captain Nitish Rana praised the Delhi Premier League (DPL) for nurturing young talent, highlighting that several players have progressed to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and even represented India.

He also credited the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) for the league's success and said stronger competition in Season 3 would help young cricketers develop further and benefit Delhi cricket.

The third season of the DPL will be held from July 31 to August 30. The player auction ahead of the new season took place on Wednesday.

Speaking to ANI, Nitish Rana said, "We have seen the kind of talent emerging from the DPL, the number of players getting selected for the IPL, with...