Delhi Daredevil's Ashok Dinda, James Hopes to join Pune

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Dinda, the Bengal pacer, who was bought for $375,000 in the 2011 auction, has been picked up by Pune.

Delhi Daredevils players Ashok Dinda and James Hopes are set to join Sahara Pune Warriors.

It may be recalled that Delhi had put Dinda up for sale when the transfer window opened a few months ago. DNA has learnt that the Bengal pacer, who was bought for $375,000 in the 2011 auction, has been picked up by Pune. Dinda has had a stellar first-class season, taking 59 wickets, 15 more than second-placed TP Sudhindra of Madhya Pradesh.

Sahara have also expressed interest in Australian all-rounder Hopes, who was bought for $350,000 ahead of IPL 4. Sahara are believed to have spent a staggering $2 million for these acquisitions.