In 2023, Nitish Rana left Delhi for Uttar Pradesh. The reason behind the former Delhi captain’s exit was disgruntlement. Nitish wasn’t pleased by the Delhi & District Cricket Association’s (DDCA) decision to remove him as white-ball captain and replace him with Yash Dhull, someone who had made his debut just a year ago.
However, two years later, Nitish has returned. The move was announced on the day of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 auction. All of a sudden, the former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain had a change of mind.
Nitish Rana’s homecoming
So, what happened exactly? Nitish says the decision to leave was made for the betterment of his career. He had been dropped from Delhi’s Ranji Trophy team, and UP gave him the chance he needed. So, he took it.
“I hadn’t planned before I left. That time (2023), I felt the decision I was taking would be good for my career, mental peace, and family. It’s only after things happen that you realise what’s right and wrong. I had no problem playing for Uttar Pradesh,” Nitish said in the pre-tournament press conference at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Nitish thanked DDCA President Rohan Jaitley for his return to Delhi. He didn’t think it was going to be easy for him to come back home and didn’t want to cause any issues. He’s elated that he’s now.
“I want to especially thank Rohan sir for giving me a chance. I didn’t think it would be easy for me to return to Delhi because there is no lack of talent. And I didn’t want to cause a problem, ruin a team, or take some other place’s spot. We talked and were on the same page, and now I’ve returned,” Nitish added.
