‘Can’t Wait to Get Started’: Axar Patel After Named Captain of Delhi Capitals Ahead Of IPL 2025

I can't wait to get started and make this season successful for our fans.

Axar Patel After Named Captain of Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals (DC) have appointed star all-rounder Axar Patel as their new captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Axar, who has been with the franchise since 2019, takes over the role after serving as vice-captain for the past two seasons. He also led the team as a stand-in skipper last season.

Axar Patel After Named Captain of Delhi Capitals
Axar Patel said he feels ready and confident to lead the team. “It is an absolute honor to captain Delhi Capitals. I’ve grown as a cricketer and a person during my time with the team, and I’m grateful for the trust the owners and coaching staff have placed in me,” he said.

“Our coaches and scouts have built a strong squad with great potential at the mega auction. We have several experienced leaders in the team, which will help me as captain. I can’t wait to get started and make this season successful for our fans.”

Support from Delhi Capitals Management
Delhi Capitals’ co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi praised Axar’s leadership qualities. “Axar’s appointment reflects his natural progression from vice-captain to full-time captain. He has always stepped up when needed, and he has our full support,” Grandhi said.

Co-owner Parth Jindal added, “I have seen Axar grow as a cricketer and leader. With experienced players like KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc in the leadership group, this marks the start of something special for Delhi Capitals.”

Axar Patel’s IPL Career

• Axar Patel has played 150 IPL matches, scoring 1653 runs and taking 123 wickets.
• He recorded a hat-trick in 2016, taking 4 wickets in 5 balls for Punjab.
• Since joining DC in 2019, he has become a key all-rounder for the team.

DC’s Coaching and Support Staff
Axar will work closely with the Capitals’ support staff, including:

• Director of Cricket: Venugopal Rao
• Mentor: Kevin Pietersen
• Head Coach: Hemang Badani
• Assistant Coach: Matthew Mott
• Bowling Coach: Munaf Patel

FAQs

1. Why did Delhi Capitals choose Axar Patel as captain?
   Axar’s consistent performance and leadership experience as vice-captain over the past two seasons made him the ideal choice.
2. When will Axar Patel’s first match as full-time captain be?
   Axar will lead DC against Lucknow Super Giants on March 24, 2025, in Visakhapatnam.
3. How has Axar Patel performed in the IPL so far?
   Axar has scored 1653 runs and taken 123 wickets in 150 IPL matches, including a hat-trick in 2016.
4. Who are the experienced players supporting Axar Patel’s leadership?
   KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc will provide leadership support within the team. .

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