IPL 2025: 'Bad decision, KL Rahul was better option' - Axar Patel's captaincy appointment receives mixed reactions
Published - 14 Mar 2025, 10:16 AM
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Fans on Twitter reacted after Delhi Capitals announced Indian all-rounder Axar Patel as their captain for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The franchise made the announcement through their social media on Friday (14th March).
Since the last few days, there have been a lot of talks about the Delhi Capitals captain. The competition reportedly was between Axar Patel and KL Rahul for the role. But it was the all-rounder who got the nod ahead after the reports claimed that the batter rejected the offer.
Axar Patel has been an integral part of the Delhi Capitals since 2019
Axar Patel has been an integral part of the Delhi Capitals since 2019 and has grown in leaps and bounds. Since the last few seasons, the left-hander has been the MVP of the team as he has contributed immensely with the bat and ball as well as in the field.
Axar Patel was recently appointed as the vice-captain of the India National Cricket Team in T20Is and this surely would've played a major role in him getting Delhi Capitals leadership. He was vice-captain of the franchise last year and also led the team in one game.
This will be the first time in his career that he will be leading a franchise full-time in the IPL. The all-rounder recently led his state team, Gujarat, in 23 matches across formats. With the kind of form he has been in, it's fair to say that he was the best bet for Delhi Capitals to take over the role.
It is my absolute honour to captain the Delhi Capitals - Axat Patel
Axar Patel will be entering the IPL 2025 on the back of solid performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The all-rounder played a vital role for India with the bat and ball and took them to the title win. He picked 5 wickets with an economy rate of 4.35 and made vital contributions batting at No. 5 in the tournament.
On his appointment, Axar Patel said: "It is my absolute honour to captain the Delhi Capitals, and I'm deeply grateful to our owners and support staff for placing their faith in me. I've grown as a cricketer and a human being during my time here at the Capitals, and I feel ready and confident to lead this side going forward."
Fans on Twitter react after Delhi Capitals announce Axar Patel as their captain for IPL 2025
As Delhi Capitals named Axar Patel as their skipper for the IPL 2025, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the franchise for their decision and also passed on well wishes to the new skipper. Here are some of the reactions:
So as expected, Axar Patel @akshar2026 has been appointed @DelhiCapitals skipper for the #IPL2025
— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) March 14, 2025
A new chapter begins in Delhi! 📖🔥
— Ganesh 🇮🇳 (@GaneshVerse) March 14, 2025
Axar Patel steps up as the Commander-in-Chief of Delhi Capitals! 💙
#AxarAtTheHelm #DelhiCapitals #IPL2025pic.twitter.com/7PAb1RvRbI
AXAR PATEL - NEW CAPTAIN OF #DelhiCapitals IN IPL 2025 📈🥶#IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/4kwl4N6xse
— PRAKASH (@PicxelPrakash) March 14, 2025
Baapu.. AXAR PATEL CAPTAIN OF DELHI CAPITALS IN #IPL2025. 😊😊 pic.twitter.com/1JuAdJWnbh
— Amit Kumar (@KumarAmit_Boss) March 14, 2025
From Champions Trophy Champion to leading the charge for Delhi Capitals! ❤️💙 @akshar2026 takes the helm, aiming to script history and bring @DelhiCapitals its first-ever IPL title. Can he lead them to glory?#ipl #delhicapitals #axarpatel #captain #bharatarmy #teamindia #coti pic.twitter.com/rtWuy0CEgI
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) March 14, 2025
AXAR PATEL - CAPTAIN OF DC FOR IPL 2025❤️💙
— Garvit_1310 (@GarvitArora1310) March 14, 2025
CAPTAINCY ERA STARTS FOR AXAR!🔥 pic.twitter.com/QEUE17aJlV
Many congratulations to Axar Patel from KL Rahul fans on becoming the captain of Delhi Capitals for the IPL 2025. Good luck! 💙 pic.twitter.com/LkE5H7tuyx
— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) March 14, 2025
CAPTAIN : AXAR PATEL
— Abxd (@ABXD_DC) March 14, 2025
Dc nation we won 😭❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/9o1HSsOw7G
🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL 🚨
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) March 14, 2025
AXAR PATEL - THE NEW CAPTAIN OF DELHI CAPITALS.
What a growth for Bapu, he is getting what he deserves 👌🏼. pic.twitter.com/Q0vBijVoIq
KL would be a better choice ngl . Congrats Axar https://t.co/FnFMkajiGK
— Sujoy (@SujoyBarg07) March 14, 2025
I think it's a bad decision but best wishes to the team and Axar.
— Himanshu Ranjan (@himanshusudha95) March 14, 2025
KL Rahul was better option, mighty possible he will be not available in between due to his personal life that's why I think they prefer Axar.
Axar bhai over KL 🙂 https://t.co/iv4yly90Gl
— Shivansh Pathak🦦 (@Pathakwords) March 14, 2025
DC gave Axar Patel as the new captain because KL Rahul did not want to be the captain, he wanted to play as an ordinary player. So, time we will see a different KL Rahul in IPL.🔥😎 pic.twitter.com/OgmnE1sqkx
— Hridoy Halder (@HridoyHald80049) March 14, 2025
KL Rahul Captaincy era [2020-24] ends from today💔💔
— KL'sGIRL (@Silverglohss_1) March 14, 2025
Btw Congratulations Axar Patel pic.twitter.com/GUvRM6XMN7
So We are going to cook under axar's captaincy 🤠.
— *Roe Joot 😎🇮🇳* (@ImGani22) March 14, 2025
Congrats to axar on being appointed as captain 🎉 , Being a core member he deserved to be captain.
This means KL rejecting captaincy is not a rumor , whatever it may be hope DC reached playoffs and wins the title. 😎 pic.twitter.com/M0qX9X8wFy
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