{"id":41068,"date":"2025-08-28T16:55:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=41068"},"modified":"2025-08-28T16:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:55:13","slug":"state-leagues-are-talent-feeders-not-competitors-ddca-president-rohan-jaitley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=41068","title":{"rendered":"State Leagues are talent feeders, not competitors: DDCA President Rohan Jaitley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignleft size-full wp-image-41067\" src=\"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rohan_Jaitley.jpg\" alt=\"Rohan Jaitley\" width=\"665\" height=\"500\" style=\"margin: 8px; float: left;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rohan_Jaitley.jpg 665w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rohan_Jaitley-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rohan_Jaitley-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rohan_Jaitley-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/>New Delhi:<\/strong> The Delhi &amp; District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley has praised the rise of T20 leagues across the country, stressing that these tournaments are not rivals but valuable platforms that help discover and nurture fresh talent.<\/p>\n<p>He believes such initiatives only add depth to India\u2019s cricketing ecosystem and contribute to the game\u2019s overall growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cState leagues are not competitors to each other; they are feeders to their own ecosystems. Each state has its own talent pool and structure. More leagues only mean more opportunities for players, and that\u2019s good for Indian cricket overall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Talking about the second edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), the DDCA President highlighted that the competition has grown in scale, organisation, and quality compared to its debut season. He emphasised that the league has not only raised the bar in terms of on-field performances but has also taken significant strides in creating a stronger ecosystem for both men\u2019s and women\u2019s cricket in the capital.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs an administrator, you always want to raise the bar from the previous season\u2014better organisation, better preparation, better execution. I\u2019m happy to say this year the league is far more structured and professional. Teams are better prepared, team management is sharper, and the overall ecosystem has grown stronger. Records won\u2019t be broken every season\u2014you might not see six sixes in an over every year\u2014but what matters is the consistency and scale of the competition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is no downside\u2014players are fitter, more committed, and better prepared. They\u2019ve been in game mode for weeks, with fitness camps and matches keeping them at their peak ahead of the domestic season,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>There were two new teams added to the roaster in DPL in this season. The President lauded the new team owners for their professional approach, noting that they have integrated seamlessly into the league\u2019s ecosystem and brought fresh energy to the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe new team owners have integrated very well into the ecosystem. They\u2019ve been professional in their approach and the existing teams have been supportive. It\u2019s encouraging to see more players getting opportunities, which strengthens the league,\u201d he further said.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the DPL\u2019s live broadcast, he said, \u201cHaving the league on Star Sports is a major differentiator. While many tournaments remain limited to digital platforms, television gives us unmatched reach and visibility, adding immense value for both players and fans.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi: The Delhi &amp; District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley has praised the rise of T20 leagues across the country, stressing that these tournaments are not rivals but valuable platforms that help discover and nurture fresh talent. 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