Axar Patel has been named captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, taking over after Rishabh Pant’s exit. The seasoned all-rounder, who was DC’s top retention in mega auction, is set to lead a star-studded squad.

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Axar Patel has been named captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, succeeding Rishabh Pant. The announcement drew mixed reactions online. Some fans expressed support, while others expected KL Rahul to lead the team.

For the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, KL Rahul has sent his best wishes to Axar Patel, his colleague and new captain of the Delhi Capitals (DC). According to reports, Rahul and Axar were both considered to be the next captain of DC.

Currently team's longest serving player, having played six seasons for Delhi since 2019, Axar Patel was DC's top retention for INR 16.50 crore ahead of the mega auction last November

Delhi Capitals appointed Axar Patel as captain for IPL season 18, starting March 22. With 11 years of IPL experience and strong past performances, Patel expressed readiness to lead a promising squad while acknowledging the support from team management.

Despite limited IPL captaincy experience, he has led Gujarat in domestic cricket and served as India's T20I vice-captain earlier this year, showcasing his leadership credentials on multiple fronts.

India all-rounder Axar Patel has been named as Rishabh Pant's successor as Delhi Capitals captain for the forthcoming Indian Premier League. Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history when he was signed by Lucknow Super Giants at last year's auction for 27 crore (£2.

India's spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel has been named Delhi Capitals captain ahead of the new Indian Premier League season, the team said on Friday. The 31-year-old is the team's longest-serving player,

Axar Patel was named as Delhi Capitals' captain on Friday, March 14, ahead of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has been appointed as Delhi Capitals (DC) captain ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with the spin bowling all-rounder having a key task ahead of him to not only fill up former skipper Rishabh Pant's gigantic shoes but also guide the team to their first-ever title.