Delhi Capitals have appointed Axar Patel as captain for the IPL 2025 season. Patel, a prominent all-rounder, brings extensive experience and a strong team rapport. Mohit Sharma expressed excitement about the new season and joins the team following a successful stint with Gujarat Titans.

Delhi Capitals, captained by Axar Patel, will begin their campaign on March 24 against Lucknow Super Giants with the aim of ending their 17-year-long wait to win the title.

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, Delhi Capitals (DC) seamer Mohit Sharma shared his thoughts after all-rounder Axar Patel was announced the skipper of the franchise for the upcoming season.

Delhi Capitals appointed Axar Patel as captain for IPL season 18, starting March 22. With 11 years of IPL experience and strong past performances, Patel expressed readiness to lead a promising squad while acknowledging the support from team management.

The Delhi Capitals are looking to make a strong title run in IPL 2025 with a squad featuring key players such as captain Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, and Faf du Plessis. The team's mix of youth and experience aims to turn the tide in their favor this season.

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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.

DC will soon announce their new skipper for the IPL 2025 season. KL Rahul and Axar Patel are widely being seen as the frontrunners to lead the franchise.

Delhi Capitals will kick off their campaign against the Lucknow Super Giants at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on March 24.