Axar Patel Named Delhi Capitals Captain for IPL 2025

The all-rounder succeeds Rishabh Pant and takes leadership as the franchise eyes its first IPL title in 17 seasons.

Axar Patel has been appointed captain of the Delhi Capitals for the 2025 IPL season, replacing Rishabh Pant, who joined Lucknow Super Giants.
Patel has been with the franchise since 2019 and was retained for INR 18 crore ahead of the 2025 auction due to his consistent performances.
Despite the presence of experienced players like KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis in the squad, the team opted for Patel, citing his growth as a player and leader.
Delhi Capitals introduced Patel's captaincy with a creative teaser video featuring actor Aditya Srivastava from CID, adding intrigue to the announcement.
The team will open their IPL 2025 campaign on March 24 against Lucknow Super Giants, led by former DC captain Rishabh Pant.