Delhi Capital has announced that Exer Patel will lead the franchise in the IPL 2025 season. The left-arm spin all-rounder has been with the franchise from 2019, and was the most paid player during the retention period 16.5 crore.
In a video on X, which also has KL Rahul, Axar Patel was named as the new captain of Delhi Capital. In the video, Patel takes a cheer on DC captaincy as he talks about being busy winning the Champions Trophy, which delayed DC’s captaincy announcement.
DC was led by Rishabh Pant in the last few sessions, but the stylish left -handed batsman was not maintained by the franchise, it was clear that it would be a new captain. However, Delhi’s capitals chose KL Rahul in the IPL 2025 auction, deepening the debate as to who can lead the franchise.
In a release about the announcement of Exer as captain, Kiran Kumar Gandhi, president of Delhi Capital, said, “We are happy to appoint Exer as the captain of Delhi Capital. He has been an integral part of the family of capitals since 2019 and is a symbol of the values made to this team. This decision reflects natural progress for him as a leader-to lead the team from being our vice-captain for two sessions, he has always stepped on this occasion for us. Exer has full support of our coaching staff and experienced leadership group, and I want them great for this new role, which I believe that he will excel. ,
Exer Patel’s captaincy record:
31-year-old Axar Patel has worked as the captain of Gujarat in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy in the 2024-25 season. He led Delhi Capital during an IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, while Rishabh Pant was serving a slower ban.
On being appointed as DC Skipper, Patel said, “It is my full respect for the captaincy of Delhi’s capitals, and I am deeply grateful to my owners and assistant employees to have faith in me … I have developed during my time in a cricketer and a human beings during my time, and I feel ready to move this side. Putting together a great job in the mega auction, which has a lot of leaders in the group who are very helpful for me, and I can not wait to join the team because we are ready for a very successful season for the capitals, which are supported by the immense love and support of our fans. “
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