The 31-year-old initially joined the Capitals in 2019 and has since emerged as one of the top-performing players for the franchise across the six seasons with his ability to step up to the occasion.

Axar Patel has been named captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, taking over after Rishabh Pant’s exit. The seasoned all-rounder, who was DC’s top retention in mega auction, is set to lead a star-studded squad.

Axar Patles, who has played 82 matches for the Delhi Capitals since joining the team in 2019, replaces Rishabh Pant in the role.

In the teaser, CID’s Abhijeet is seen humorously "arresting" Vohra and Johns for allegedly leaking information about DC’s captaincy. The video ends with an announcement that the new captain will be officially revealed on March 14 at 9:30 AM.

In the 82 matches he has donned the red and blue of the Capitals, Patel scored 967 runs and picked up 62 wickets, at an impressive economy of 7.09.

Delhi Capitals will announce their captain for the upcoming IPL season on 14 March at 9:30 AM, as confirmed in a social media video.