Before the start of the IPL season, Delhi Capitals has suffered a big setback. According to media reports, KL Rahul has refused to become the captain of the team.
KL Rahul Denies Captaincy
Recently, in the IPL Mega Auction, Delhi Capitals bought KL Rahul for ₹14 crore. Earlier, the team had released Rishabh Pant, leading to speculation that KL Rahul would be the new captain. However, reports now suggest that KL Rahul has refused the offer to lead Delhi Capitals. The exact reason for his decision is still unknown.
Axar Patel Might Become Captain
Since KL Rahul has declined the role, Axar Patel is now being considered as the next captain of Delhi Capitals. However, the official announcement is still awaited. It will be interesting to see who the franchise finally chooses as their leader.
Earlier, Rishabh Pant was the captain of Delhi Capitals, but before the IPL Mega Auction, the team released him. Later, Lucknow Super Giants signed Rishabh Pant for the upcoming season.
Delhi Capitals Still Waiting for Their First IPL Trophy
Delhi Capitals is one of the few teams that have never won an IPL trophy. This year, they will start their campaign on March 24 against Lucknow Super Giants.
Meanwhile, another big setback for Delhi Capitals came when Harry Brook announced that he will not play in the IPL. The England batter said that he wants to focus on his national team instead of participating in the IPL 2025 season.
