KL Rahul who led Lucknow Super Giants till IPL 2024 will now play for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming season. Rahul recently won the Champions Trophy with India

KL Rahul ignored once again as Delhi Capitals confirmed Axar Patel's deputy for the upcoming edition of the IPL.

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis has been appointed as vice-captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025.

Delhi Capitals have made a huge announcement and confirmed their vice-captain for IPL 2025. KL Rahul, who reportedly rejected DC's offer to lead the team, will not be part of the leadership group. The franchise recently appointed Axar Patel as their captain for the upcoming season.

KL Rahul, who was reportedly approached by the franchise to take on the captaincy role, opted against being part of the leadership group.

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

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. The 31-year-old is the team's longest-serving player,

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has been appointed as Delhi Capitals (DC) captain ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with the spin bowling all-rounder having a key task ahead of him to not only fill up former skipper Rishabh Pant's gigantic shoes but also guide the team to their first-ever title.