KL Rahul and Axar Patel will lead Delhi Capitals in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League, said DC co-owner Parth Jindal. The franchise bought KL Rahul for a sum of Rs 14 crore in the IPL auction on Sunday, November 24. DC beat bids from KKR, RCB and CSK to buy the player.
Speaking via an official press release, Jindal said that both players will guide the junior members of the team and will be expected to captain the side next season. The franchise signed 9 players on Day 1 of the IPL mega auction buying superstars like Mitchell Starc, Harry Brook and KL Rahul. The team also activated the Right To Match (RTM) card for Jake Fraser-McGurk at Rs 9 crore.
“We were looking for stability in the top order, someone with experience who can build the innings. And, I think KL Rahul, given his record in the IPL, he’s someone who’s consistently given more than 400 runs every season. I think with the Kotla wicket, it is going to suit his game. We’re very excited to have him,” Parth Jindal said after the auction.
