Dubbed as ‘Chhoti Shafali’, 16-year-old Deeya Yadav eyes her moment with Delhi Capitals

Coming out of Haryana, Deeya Yadav carries unmistakable echoes of her state-mate Shafali Verma in the way she bats—attacking from the word go. Those traits caught the eye in domestic cricket, earning the 16-year-old a Rs. 10 lakh deal with Delhi Capitals at the auction ahead of the WPL 2026.

Jan 20, 2026 - 21:00
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Dubbed as ‘Chhoti Shafali’, 16-year-old Deeya Yadav eyes her moment with Delhi Capitals
Coming out of Haryana, Deeya Yadav carries unmistakable echoes of her state-mate Shafali Verma in the way she bats—attacking from the word go. Those traits caught the eye in domestic cricket, earning the 16-year-old a Rs. 10 lakh deal with Delhi Capitals at the auction ahead of the WPL 2026.

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