Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:54am on 11 Mar 2025,Tuesday Sports
KL Rahul, acquired by Delhi Capitals (DC) for ₹14 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, has declined the team's captaincy offer. Expressing a desire to focus solely on his batting, Rahul conveyed his wish for "love and respect" from the franchise. This decision paves the way for all-rounder Axar Patel to potentially lead DC in the upcoming season. Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik hinted at this development, stating, "Heard he's going to be the Delhi Capitals captain as well." Axar, associated with DC since 2019 and retained for ₹16.5 crore ahead of the mega auction, has shown leadership potential, recently serving as India's vice-captain in the T20I series against England.
