Axar Patel's Capitals will be looking to end their title drought when they get their campaign underway on March 24 against Lucknow Super Giants.

IPL 2025 will start on 22 March. This means that only a few days are left for the tournament to start. Earlier, Delhi Capitals has also announced the name of its new captain. Delhi has handed over the command of the team to Akshar Patel in the 18th season.

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has been appointed as Delhi Capitals (DC) captain ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with the spin bowling all-rounder having a key task ahead of him to not only fill up former skipper Rishabh Pant's gigantic shoes but also guide the team to their first-ever title.

Axar Patel was named as Delhi Capitals' captain on Friday, March 14, ahead of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have officially announced Axar Patel as their new captain, ending speculation among fans ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 which is set to start from March 22. Patel was considered a leading candidate for the position,