IPL 2025: KL Rahul rejects Delhi Capitals captaincy, new skipper finalized
IPL 2025: KL Rahul rejects Delhi Capitals captaincy, new skipper finalized In a significant development ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season , KL Rahul has reportedly declined the captaincy role for the Delhi Capitals (DC ). This decision has paved the way for all-rounder Axar Patel to be appointe d as the new skippe r. KL Rahul's Decision KL Rahul , acquired by DC for ₹14 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction, has opted to focus solely on his performance as a player rather than taking on the additional responsibility of captaincy . According to reports, Rahul expressed his desire to contribute to the team without the pressures of leadership. Why Did KL Rahul Decline the Captaincy? The Delhi Capitals management was keen on handing the leadership responsibilities to KL Rahul due to his experience as a captain for both Punjab Kings (PBKS ) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) . For LSG, he led team to playoffs two seasons . However , Rahu...