Delhi Capitals have named star all-rounder and the men’s team’s longest-serving player Axar Patel as captain ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League.
KL Rahul was also the leadership contender after being roped in by the franchise for Rs 14 crore at the mega auction last year. But, IANS has earlier reported that Axar to be named as skipper as “the franchise had asked for KL Rahul to be the team’s captain, but he very much wishes to contribute for the side as a player in the upcoming tournament.”