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IPL 2025: Why Axar Patel Will Lead Delhi Capitals After KL Rahul’s Surprising Decision & What Will Be The Probable Playing XI – Inside Story!

KL Rahul joins Delhi Capitals for Rs. 14 crore in IPL 2025, but opts to play as a captain.

IPL 2025: Team India’s star wicket-keeper batter, KL Rahul is one of the names who is the limelight. When Lucknow Super Giants released him, Delhi Capitals bought him for Rs.14 crore in the mega auction. It was speculated that Rahul could be given the captaincy of Delhi for the upcoming IPL season. However, reports now indicate that he prefers to play as a player only.

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Axar Patel Might Get Captaincy

All-rounder Axar Patel has been a part of Delhi Capitals since 2019. The team retained him for Rs 16.5 crore in the retention list released before the mega auction. With Rahul opting not to take the captaincy, Delhi now has a strong captaincy option in Axar. His experience could help end the team’s trophy drought.

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Talking about his performance, Axar amassed 235 runs in 12 innings in IPL 2024. He also scalped 11 wickets. So far, he has played for only two teams in the IPL.

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No Option For DC

Delhi only has two captaincy options for IPL 2025. Either the management convinces Rahul to take the captaincy, or Axar Patel is given the responsibility. Looking at the entire team, no other strong candidate stands out for the role. While the team has several big names, there isn’t anyone else who can lead effectively.

Probable Playing XI For DC

Player
KL Rahul (WK)
Axar Patel (C)
Mitchell Starc
Kuldeep Yadav
Tristan Stubbs
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Faf du Plessis
Mukesh Kumar
T. Natarajan
Abhishek Porel
Karun Nair

Also Read: WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Match Preview, Predicted Playing XI, And Where To Watch

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aditya Mallick

Aditya Mallick

Senior Sub-Editor (Sports)

Aditya Mallick is a Senior Sub-Editor (Sports) with over 4+ years of experience covering a wide range of sports, including cricket and football. His in-depth coverage of major sporting events such as ICC Cricket tournaments and prominent football leagues demonstrates his expertise in the field. Aditya holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Maharshi Dayanand University and has contributed to leading media outlets like Zee News and The Times of India. Aditya's articles undergo rigorous fact-checking by a dedicated News Desk team before publication, ensuring accuracy and reliability. His commitment to journalistic integrity has made him a trusted voice in sports media. Beyond the newsroom, Aditya actively engages with the sporting community and is a member of various sports journalism and media associations. Feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn to stay updated with his latest insights and contributions to sports journalism.

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First published on: Mar 11, 2025 06:24 PM IST


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