The Capitals released their former captain, Rishabh Pant, ahead of IPL 2025. With the tournament set to begin on March 22, the franchise had to make a tough call in appointing a new skipper. KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis were among the top contenders, and DC announced Axar as their new captain.
The 32-year-old was approached by the franchise owners but opted to contribute as a player rather than take on the leadership role.
"Delhi Capitals management is not happy with KL Rahul rejecting the captaincy," Pranav Sirohi wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
— Pranav Sirohi (@pranavsirohi) March 19, 2025
KL Rahul's Captaincy Experience Across IPL Franchises
Rahul led the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2020 and 2021. The right-handed batter then captained Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) from 2022 to 2024, guiding them to the playoffs in his first season. LSG made the playoffs in the second season, but they finished seventh in 2024.
Delhi Capitals to Begin IPL 2025 Campaign Against Lucknow Super Giants on March 24
KL Rahul has to prove himself in the IPL 2025 season and push for a comeback into India’s T20I squad. The 32-year-old last played a T20I for India in the 2022 World Cup semi-final loss to England in Adelaide.
The Capitals will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday, March 24 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
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