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For ‘Purani Delhi’, Vansh Bedi isn’t just a ‘Naya’ player doing what it takes to become the future of Delhi cricket. He is someone, who didn’t even represent Delhi junior cricket at all, still he made an immediate impact with his 19-ball 47 in the inaugural DPL match on Saturday evening. His fearless approach and explosive performance, especially given his background of not representing Delhi in junior cricket, underlines the depth of talent in the region The significance of Bedi’s performance as a testament to the high quality of players coming out of Delhi’s league cricket system, is a moment that can help elevate a league’s profile and attract further attention to the talent pool in the region.
It’s also clear that Vansh’s journey from his early days at Pawan Chauhan’s academy to his standout performance in the inaugural DPL has been remarkable. Another person who spotted Vansh’s talent was Randhir Singh. Even coach Shekhar Sharma was always a great help for Vansh.
His progression from local talent to a key player in a major league is a testament to his hard work and skill. With such a promising start, it’s exciting to see what the future holds for him in Delhi cricket.
Two years ago, when this writer met Bedi in his childhood coach Pawan Chauhan’s academy near Kingsway Camp area in north Delhi, he looked dangerous as a batter, smashing all his age-group bowlers to clinchers. Even parking a car in the parking area was a dangerous proposition and today he is here to stay.
As a matter of fact, Vansh’s heart was inside his mouth before he took to the crease. It was fascinating to see the way he swung the bat and smashed four fours and sixes in his knock. The best part of the story was the way he handled the pressure in the DPL debut, transitioning from initial nerves to delivering an outstanding performance, speaks volumes about his temperament and skill. Even getting a pair of wicket-keeping gloves from his captain Rishabh Pant made his day. “When I walked into the field. I was completely comfortable. Before that, I was a little anxious,” he admitted while revealing that he scored 548 runs in 6 matches for York CC in last year’s Hot Weather cricket tournament.
Even this year in league cricket, Vansh made a 93-ball 226 in a 40-over game and looks good to go all the way. And why not? After losing his mother, Veena, in December 2022, he was completely down and out, but his indomitable spirit was to fulfill his mother’s dream and today when he struck a six of his first ball of DPL, the entire family heaved a sigh of relief. This T20 tournament is truly going to be a gamechanger. Vansh’s story adds a rich layer to the narrative of this new league, making it even more exciting for fans and scouts alike.
