For the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, KL Rahul has sent his best wishes to Axar Patel, his colleague and new captain of the Delhi Capitals (DC). According to reports, Rahul and Axar were both considered to be the next captain of DC.

KL Rahul, former Lucknow Super Giants skipper, shares his experiences and emotions surrounding the IPL 2025 mega auction, joining Delhi Capitals, and the challenges and excitement of being part of a new franchise with strong players like Mitchell Starc and Axar Patel.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have officially announced Axar Patel as their new captain, ending speculation among fans ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 which is set to start from March 22. Patel was considered a leading candidate for the position,

Lucknow is now past for Rahul, who was roped in at the mega-auction by the Delhi Capitals for ₹ 14 crore. Now with a new team, he will look for a fresh start with a fresh mind. Given Rahul’s good form, the franchise has every reason to feel confident of at least a better campaign this time around.

Axar Patel was appointed Delhi Capitals' captain for IPL 2025. The star all-rounder takes over from Rishabh Pant, who has now joined Lucknow Super Giants. Axar seemed to be among the strongest contenders to take over the job along with KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis.

The much-anticipated captaincy announcement for IPL 2025 is finally complete, with Delhi Capitals (DC) officially naming Axar Patel

Currently team's longest serving player, having played six seasons for Delhi since 2019, Axar Patel was DC's top retention for INR 16.50 crore ahead of the mega auction last November

India all-rounder Axar Patel has been named as Rishabh Pant's successor as Delhi Capitals captain for the forthcoming Indian Premier League. Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history when he was signed by Lucknow Super Giants at last year's auction for 27 crore (£2.