Leading all-rounder Axar Patel and senior keeper-batter KL Rahul are the two contenders for Delhi Capitals captaincy in the upcoming Indian Premier League season with the multi-skilled Gujarat man having his nose slightly ahead. It is understood that the franchise bigwigs will be announcing the

Axar Patel is likely to be appointed as the new Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

KL Rahul was a leadership contender after being roped in by the franchise for INR 15 crore at the IPL mega auction last year. The senior cricketer had previously led Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. 🏏 KL Rahul Declines Delhi Capitals Captaincy Role for IPL 2025 Season, Axar Patel in Contention To Become New Skipper of DC: Report.