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Delhi Capitals (DC) has named all-rounder Axar Patel as their new skipper for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on Friday. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)

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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.

IPL 2025 will start on 22 March. This means that only a few days are left for the tournament to start. Earlier, Delhi Capitals has also announced the name of its new captain. Delhi has handed over the command of the team to Akshar Patel in the 18th season.

Axar Patel has been named captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, succeeding Rishabh Pant. The announcement drew mixed reactions online. Some fans expressed support, while others expected KL Rahul to lead the team.

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.

Axar Patel, the left-handed all-rounder, has been named the captain of the Delhi Capitals team ahead of IPL 2025. Axar, who has featured in 82 matches for the Capitals since joining the team in 2019, takes over from Rishabh Pant who moved to Lucknow Super Giants in the mega auction.

India all-rounder Axar Patel has been named as Rishabh Pant's successor as Delhi Capitals captain for the forthcoming Indian Premier League. Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history when he was signed by Lucknow Super Giants at last year's auction for 27 crore (£2.