Axar Patel claims Delhi Capitals captaincy ahead of IPL 2025

Axar succeeds Pant as Delhi Capitals captain
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.
IPL 2025: Axar Patel succeeds Rishabh Pant as Delhi Capitals captain for the new season (WATCH)
Delhi Capitals announced the appointment of 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 (IPL), according to a release from Delhi Capitals.
IPL 2025 DC Preview: Delhi Capitals enter Axar Patel era to end title drought
Delhi Capitals, captained by Axar Patel, will begin their campaign on March 24 against Lucknow Super Giants with the aim of ending their 17-year-long wait to win the title.
Delhi Capitals Announce New Captain For IPL 2025 Season
Delhi Capitals have started a new era by appointing Axar Patel as their captain for the IPL 2025 season. According to the March 14 announcement, the franchise is starting in a new direction after Rishabh Pant’s exit.
"Personally thrilled as he was vice-captain last year": Abhishek Porel on Delhi Capitals new captain Axar Patel
Abhishek Porel said he is personally pleased about Axar Patel's selection as captain. He said we used to talk last year when he was the vice-captain, and former DC captain Rishabh Pant also used to take his advice on the field. He highlighted the experience Axar is carrying forward from the Champions Trophy to the IPL.
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Axar Patel's Capitals will be looking to end their title drought when they get their campaign underway on March 24 against Lucknow Super Giants.
Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025: Team, key players, and season outlook
Delhi Capitals, formerly known as Delhi Daredevils, have had an eventful journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception. The team, despite showing great promise in various seasons, has often failed to clinch the coveted IPL title.
IPL 2025: Is Axar Patel ready to lead Delhi Capitals?
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.
IPL 2025: Axar Patel replaces Rishabh Pant as Delhi Capitals captain
Delhi Capitals have named Axar Patel as their new skipper before the upcoming edition of the tournament. Axar has taken charge after the Capitals failed to make their way through to the play-offs three seasons in a row from 2022 to 2024.
Axar Patel DC Captain: Axar Patel became the captain of Delhi Capitals, great news before IPL 2025..
IPL 2025 will start on 22 March. This means that only a few days are left for the tournament to start. Earlier, Delhi Capitals has also announced the name of its new captain. Delhi has handed over the command of the team to Akshar Patel in the 18th season.
KL Rahul reacts to Axar Patel’s appointment as Delhi Capitals captain for IPL 2025
Wishing you the best in this journey and always with you," Rahul wrote on his official Instagram handle. Axar probably became the smartest choice for DC to be chos
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