Delhi Capitals (DC) has officially appointed Axar Patel as their new captain with just eight days left for Indian Premier Legaue (IPL) 2025. The franchise announced the decision through a video on its social media platforms.

India all-rounder Axar Patel was on Friday appointed captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, replacing Rishabh Pant, who exited the franchise before the mega auction.

IPL 2025 will start on 22 March. This means that only a few days are left for the tournament to start. Earlier, Delhi Capitals has also announced the name of its new captain. Delhi has handed over the command of the team to Akshar Patel in the 18th season.