Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has been appointed as the captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025.

Axar Patel Axar Patel has been with Delhi Capitals since 2019 and he was the top retention of the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction as he was retained for a whopping price of INR 16.50 crore.

Axar Patel recently led his state team Gujrat for 23 games across the formats. After the exit of Rishabh Pant, Delhi Capitals was void of a captain and they now finally have someone.

"It is my absolute honour to captain the Delhi Capitals, and I'm deeply grateful to our owners and support staff for placing their faith in me," Axar said in a DC statement. "I've grown as a cricketer and a human being during my time here at the Capitals, and I feel ready and confident to lead this side going forward.

"Our coaches and scouts have done a superb job at the mega auction by putting together a balanced and robust squad which has tremendous potential. We have plenty of leaders in the group, which is also very helpful for me, and I can't wait to join the team as we look forward to a very successful season for the Capitals, backed by the immense love and support of our fans."


"We are delighted to appoint Axar as the Delhi Capitals captain. He has been an integral part of the Capitals family since 2019 and embodies the values that this team is built on," DC chairman Kiran Kumar Grandhi said, "This decision reflects the natural progression for him as a leader - from being our vice-captain for two seasons to now leading the team, he has always stepped up to the occasion for us. Axar has the full support of our coaching staff and the experienced leadership group, and I wish him the very best for this new role which I am confident he will excel in."

DC co-owner Parth Jindal said, "I have witnessed Axar's progression as a cricketer and a leader first-hand at the Delhi Capitals," said. "Having personally picked Axar in 2019, my relationship with him is one that goes beyond cricket. Having seen him as the vice-captain of the team over the last two years, it is safe to say that he is a much-loved character in the dressing room and is someone who I am sure will motivate the players in the squad.