Delhi Capitals made a big announcement on Holi, Akshar Patel was made captain before IPL 2025

Holi, the festival of colors, is being celebrated with great pomp across India today. On this special day, Delhi Capitals has also appointed veteran Indian all-rounder Axar Patel as their new captain before the start of IPL 2025. Patel has been playing for Delhi Capitals in the IPL since 2019. So far he has played 82 matches for this franchise. He is currently the most senior player of the franchise. He has been associated with the team for a long time. 31-year-old Axar Patel has scored 967 runs and taken 62 wickets so far while playing for Delhi Capitals. After becoming the captain of Delhi Capitals, Axar Patel has also given a statement, let’s take a look at it.

What did Axar Patel say after becoming the captain?

Talking about his appointment, Axar said, ‘It is a great honor for me to captain Delhi Capitals, and I am very grateful to our owners and support staff who reposed faith in me. I have grown as a cricketer and a human being during my time at the Capitals and I feel ready and confident to lead this team.’

He further said, ‘Our coaches and scouts have done a great job in the mega auction by building a balanced and strong team that has tremendous potential. We have many leaders in our group which is good for me as well and I can’t wait to join the team. We are looking forward to a very successful season of the Capitals with the immense love and support of our fans.’ Let us tell you that Delhi Capitals will start their campaign in IPL 2025 by playing against Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam.

Axar Patel’s IPL career

Axar Patel has played 150 IPL matches so far, in which Bapu has 1653 runs and 123 wickets, including a brilliant hat-trick of 4 wickets in 5 balls while playing for Punjab Kings in 2016.