3 Cricketers who may have led DC as a substitute of Axar Patel

Star all rounder Axar Patel was named because the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC) on Friday, March 14, forward of the 18th version of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). He can have the accountability of main the franchise to a first-ever IPL title.

Axar was appointed as India’s vice-captain within the shortest format in January. He has additionally led his state workforce, Gujarat, in 23 matches throughout codecs. Axar is the workforce’s longest-serving participant, having been roped in by the workforce in 2019. He was retained by the Capitals forward of the IPL 2025 mega public sale for INR 16.50 crore.

Whereas most followers welcomed the transfer, some expressed considerations about his expertise which is not too in depth. Additionally, the 31-year-old, being an all-rounder, already has numerous accountability. Giving another person the captaincy may have helped him solely give attention to his talent units with the bat and ball.

3 candidates who may’ve been chosen as captain barring Patidar

3. Karun Nair

Karun Nair reunited with Delhi Capitals for INR 50 lakh as he was signed by the franchise within the mega public sale in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The appropriate-handed batter has had a splendid time with the bat in home cricket within the 2024-25 season. Nair spent two seasons at Delhi Capitals in IPL 2016 and 2017, once they have been named Delhi Daredevils. Nair additionally led the workforce in three matches after Zaheer Khan suffered an damage within the 2017 season.

He additionally has numerous expertise main sides in home cricket. Underneath his management, Mysuru Warriors received the Maharaja Trophy in September 2024. Nair has a relaxed head and that would have helped him lead the facet by crunch conditions.