Rahul captained the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the past three seasons but was released by the franchise before the auction. Delhi acquired him for Rs 14 crore after parting ways with their star wicketkeeper-batter and former captain,

On March 14, Holi, Delhi Capitals appointed Axar Patel as their new captain (Delhi Capitals Captain 2025). Recently, there were speculations of making either KL Rahul or Axar Patel the captain, but the DC franchise has played a big game and handed over the command of the team to Axar Patel (Axar Patel Captain).

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

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.

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,