From Controversy to Century: MP Pappu Yadav's Son Sarthak Ranjan Silences Critics in DPL 2025

Team India may be in the UAE for the Asia Cup, but back home, one cricketer is making headlines for very different reasons. Sarthak Ranjan, son of Purnia MP Rajesh Ranjan (Pappu Yadav), had once faced heavy criticism over his selection in Delhi’s squad. Today, he is among the top run-getters of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025.

Questions Raised on His Selection

When Sarthak was first picked for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Inter-State T20 Trophy, the selection committee faced backlash for overlooking senior Delhi cricketers like Unmukt Chand and Hiten Dalal. He made his T20 debut in November 2018 and later featured in first-class cricket against Hyderabad, but failed to make much impact then.

Redemption in DPL 2025

Fast forward to this year, Sarthak Ranjan has scripted a turnaround. In DPL 2025, he not only became the second-highest run scorer but also joined the elite list of players who scored centuries in the tournament.

Among Top 5 Centurions

• Total Runs: 449 in 9 innings

• Average: 56.12

• Strike Rate: 146+

• Boundaries: 44 fours, 21 sixes

He is one of just five batsmen to score a century in DPL 2025, alongside Yash Dhull, Nitish Rana, Priyansh Arya, and Ayush Doseja.

Strong Stats, Strong Comeback

• 2nd highest run-scorer in the league

• 4th in most sixes hit

• Widely appreciated for his consistency and aggressive batting

Sarthak’s performance in DPL 2025 has not only silenced earlier doubts but also established him as one of the most talked-about names in Delhi cricket this season.