New Delhi, March 14 (UNI) GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals on Friday announced the appointment of star allrounder Axar Patel as the team’s captain ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 31-year-old, who has been with the franchise since 2019, succeeds Rishabh Pant as the leader of the squad.
A key figure for the Capitals over the past six seasons, Axar has established himself as a consistent performer with both bat and ball. In 82 matches for the franchise, he has amassed 967 runs and claimed 62 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 7.09.
Known for his reliability under pressure, Axar has also endeared himself to fans with his dynamic presence on the field and strong rapport with teammates.