The Automatic Choice   Delhi Capitals secured KL Rahul in the 2025 mega-auction, making him a likely first-choice opener. Rahul’s consistent record as an opener and his ability to anchor the innings make him a key figure in DC’s batting lineup.

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.

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.

Rahul captained the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the past three seasons but was released by the franchise before the auction. Delhi acquired him for Rs 14 crore after parting ways with their star wicketkeeper-batter and former captain,

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.

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.

Check out how KL Rahul reacted to Axar Patel’s appointment as Delhi Capitals captain for IPL 2025, only on Crictracker.

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.

Axar Patel appointed captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, expressing readiness and confidence in leading the team.

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.