Cricket's Patronage System Exposed in Delhi Premier League Scandal The recent controversy surrounding Dev Chaudhary's inclusion in the New Delhi Tigers has highlighted a worrying trend in the Delhi Premier League (DPL).
The selection of this little known cricketer has raised serious questions about the DPL's player selection rules and put the spotlight on the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association's (DDCA) handling of the situation.
The DPL's decision to allow franchises to select three players outside the auction, with a mere requirement that they have played at least five DDCA League matches, has been widely criticized.