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.

Delhi Capitals happen to be one of the few franchises in the history of the cash-rich Indian Premier League to have not won the coveted crown. Once KL Rahul was bought for a whopping Rs 14 Cr at the auction,

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.

Axar Patel’s appointment as Delhi Capitals’ skipper highlights his growing stature in Indian cricket, built on consistent performances with both bat and ball in high-pressure matches. His adaptability and leadership qualities make him a natural choice to lead the franchise.

In what can be labelled as a surprising move from the Delhi Capitals , Axar Patel has pipped KL Rahul in the captaincy race. Patel has been named as the captain of DC for the upcoming season of the cash-rich league.

The much-anticipated captaincy announcement for IPL 2025 is finally complete, with Delhi Capitals (DC) officially naming Axar Patel

Axar Patel has been with the Delhi Capitals for the past six seasons, and was retained ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, for ₹16.5 crore. KL Rahul joined the franchise this season

Axar Patel has been elevated to the captaincy position ahead of players like KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc.

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,

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.