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.

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

Despite limited IPL captaincy experience, he has led Gujarat in domestic cricket and served as India's T20I vice-captain earlier this year, showcasing his leadership credentials on multiple fronts.

The Delhi Capitals on Friday announced Axar Patel as their new skipper for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League aka IPL 2025. India's star all-rounder Axar Patel's name was no less than a surprise for cricket fans as Delhi followers were expecting KL Rahul to get the command.

KL Rahul reacts to Axar Patel’s appointment as Delhi Capitals captain for IPL 2025 (Source: IPL T20) Star all-rounder Axar Patel has been appointed as Delhi Capitals' franchise captain for the upcoming (IPL 2025) season.

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

Axar Patel has been with the Delhi Capitals for the past six seasons, and was retained ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, for ₹16.5 crore. KL Rahul joined the franchise this season

India's spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel has been named Delhi Capitals captain ahead of the new Indian Premier League season, the team said on Friday. The 31-year-old is the team's longest-serving player,

India all-rounder Axar Patel was on Friday appointed captain of Delhi Capitals for upcoming IPL on expected lines pipping another senior player KL Rahul, who has joined the team this season. Currently team`s longest serving player,