Delhi Capitals (DC) has officially appointed Axar Patel as their new captain with just eight days left for Indian Premier Legaue (IPL) 2025. The franchise announced the decision through a video on its social media platforms.

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.

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