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Axar Patel NEW DELHI: All-rounder Axar Patel has been appointed as the new captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming Indian Premier League ( IPL ) season. The announcement was made on Friday, marking a new chapter for the franchise ahead of the highly anticipated season. Axar, who was part of India’s triumphant ICC Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai, takes over the leadership role as the Capitals look to bounce back from a disappointing previous season under Rishabh Pant .
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Axar, 31, has been a core member of the Delhi Capitals for seven seasons and brings a wealth of experience to the role. With 150 IPL matches under his belt, he has scored 1,653 runs at an impressive strike rate of nearly 131 and claimed 123 wickets at a commendable economy rate of 7.
28. For DC, he's played 82 matches and scored 967 runs and picked up 62 wickets at an impressive economy of 7.09.
The 31-year-old initially joined the Capitals in 2019 and has since emerged as one of the top-performing players for the franchise across the six seasons. Champions Return: Rohit, Hardik, Shreyas, Gambhir return after India's title triumph Though his captaincy experience at the IPL level is untested, Axar’s consistent performances and leadership qualities have earned him the responsibility to guide the team this season. On being appointed captain, Axar said, “It is my absolute honour to captain the Delhi Capitals, and I’m deeply grateful to our owners and support staff for placing their faith in me.
” “I’ve grown as a cricketer and a human being during my time here at the Capitals, and I feel ready and confident to lead this side going forward. Our coaches and scouts have done a superb job at the mega auction by putting together a balanced and robust squad which has tremendous potential. We have plenty of leaders in the group which is also very helpful for me, and I can’t wait to join the team as we look forward to a very successful season for the Capitals, backed by the immense love and support of our fans.
” Delhi Capitals are the last team to announce their captain ahead of the 2025 season, which will feature five of the ten franchises with new leadership. Axar Patel has been appointed as Delhi Capitals captain. The team will conduct a short training-cum-simulation camp in Delhi before heading to Visakhapatnam for their first two matches.
The squad, including key players like KL Rahul , Kuldeep Yadav, South Africa's Tristan Stubbs, Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Mitchell Starc, will assemble in Visakhapatnam on March 17 and 18 as per reports. KL Rahul, making his debut in the Delhi blues, is expected to be one of Axar's most trusted aides. The seasoned batter has previously captained Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants and will bring invaluable experience to the leadership group.
However, there is speculation that Rahul might miss a game or two as he and his wife, Athiya Shetty, are expecting their first child. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Find out how to watch IPL 2025 in Canada and the USA .
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