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.

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India all-rounder Axar Patel was on Friday appointed captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, replacing Rishabh Pant, who exited the franchise before the mega auction.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Delhi Capitals have appointed Axar Patel as captain for IPL 2025. The all-rounder, part of the team since 2019, was the highest paid player during retentions at ₹16.5 crore.