"Both KL Rahul and Axar Patel are going to lead them" - DC co-owner on team's leadership group for IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals (DC) roped in senior Indian batter KL Rahul on the first day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The franchise acquired the 32-year-old's services for ₹14 crore.

Having parted ways with former captain Rishabh Pant, the Delhi-based side is searching for a new skipper. DC co-owner Parth Jindal recently hinted that the team could opt for dual leadership, with Rahul and Axar Patel at the helm.

Jindal emphasized that Rahul and Axar will lead the team's young batting lineup. Speaking to the press during the IPL 2025 auction, he was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times:

"We have a very young batting lineup. Both KL and Axar are going to lead them and are going to guide them. KL's batting and experience will be a vital cog in the wheel."

It is worth mentioning that apart from Rahul, DC also roped in Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, and T Natarajan on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction.

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"Who's consistently given more than 400 runs every season" - Parth Jindal on KL Rahul

Parth Jindal expressed his excitement at KL Rahul's signing. He opined that the wicket at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will suit the batter's playing style.

He also pointed out that Rahul has been a proven performer in the IPL and he will bring stability to the team's top order. Jindal added:

"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."

Delhi will need to sign at least five players on the second and final day of the IPL 2025 auction. They have a remaining purse of ₹13.80 crore.