Delhi Capitals (DC) let go of Rishabh Pant, a leader and a potent batter. Pant’s departure sparked speculation about the 2025 Delhi Capitals captain. They had a solid choice for the leadership position after purchasing former Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul for ₹14 crore. Parth Jindal, a co-owner of the Delhi Capitals, has, however, disclosed another candidate for the 2025 DC captain position.
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Possible Candidate：Axar Patel
Parth discussed the impact of Indian all-rounder Axar Patel on the squad, pointing out that he is one of the players who can be promoted from vice-captain to Delhi Capitals new Captain. At ₹16.50 crore, Axar Patel was the Delhi Capitals’ initial retention pick, demonstrating their confidence in him for the upcoming campaigns.
Who Will Be 2025 Delhi Capitals Captain？
It’s important to note that there is no official confirmation regarding the 2025 DC captain yet. There are many possibilities that it can still be KL Rahul leading the DC side from the front. Not only that, DC co-owner, Parth Jindal also spoke about a possible ‘dual captaincy’ between KL Rahul and Axar Patel.
“Whenever Rishabh was not available, whenever Rishabh was injured, Axar did step in and play a big role. He’s a jovial fellow, he keeps the dressing room very light. He’s an uncomplicated character, and he’s someone who, I think, can do a great job. So we have to make a decision, but I haven’t even spoken to Axar about it, Parth Jindal said about Axar Patel. It would be intriguing to watch who ultimately assumes the 2025 DC captain role, and KL Rahul’s experience as an IPL captain over the years may also play a role in the discussions. As IPL captain, he has won 31 of his 64 games, lost 31 of them, and tied two, for a 48.43% win rate.
Dinesh Karthik’s Opinion on New Delhi Capitals Captain
According to India’s wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel has a great chance to demonstrate his leadership abilities during the forthcoming Twenty20 International series against England. Karthik commended Axar on being chosen to be Suryakumar Yadav’s vice-captain, emphasizing that the position is crucial for the all-round player. Although the formal announcement has not yet been made, Karthik also said in a shocking disclosure that Axar will be the new Delhi Capitals captain in the 2025 Indian Premier League season.
Faf du Plessis, who has led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for three seasons, may also be impacted if Axar becomes the 2025 Delhi Capitals captain. Delhi purchased the South African star for Rs 2 crore, which was his base price. Under Axar’s direction, Faf will now play as a specialist hitter, giving the team even more versatility. The events herald an exciting time for Axar Patel, who is likely set to become Delhi Capitals new captain in the forthcoming IPL season in addition to playing a key part in the India T20I series.
Conclusion
Who will become the 2025 DC captain is not 100% confirmed yet, but it seems that Axar is indeed one of the leading candidates. Let’s continue to watch closely.
