Big announcement of Delhi Capitals on Holi, Akshar Patel made Akshar Patel before IPL 2025 – Axar Patel Appointed as Delhi Capitals New Captain for IPL 2025 Season

New Delhi: Today, the festival of colors i.e. Holi is being celebrated with great pomp all over India. On this special day, Delhi Capitals have also appointed experienced Indian all -rounder Akshar Patel as their new captain before the start of IPL 2025. Patel has been playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL since 2019. Till now he has played 82 matches for this franchise. He is the most senior player of the franchise at this time. He has been associated with the team for a long time. 31 -year -old Akshar Patel has so far scored 967 runs and has taken 62 wickets while playing for Delhi Capitals. After becoming the captain of Delhi Capitals, Akshar Patel has also given a statement, let’s take a look at him.What did Akshar Patel say after becoming captain?

Talking about his appointment, Akshar said, ‘It is a great respect for me to captain Delhi Capitals, and I am very grateful to our owners and support staff who expressed confidence in me. I have developed in capitals as a cricketer and a human being during my time and I feel ready to lead and confident to lead this team. ‘

He further said, ‘Our coaches and scouts have done a great job by creating a balanced and strong team in the mega auction which has tremendous ability. There are many leaders in our group which are also good for me and I cannot wait to join the team. We are expecting a very successful season of capitals with immense love and support of our fans. ‘ Let us know that Delhi Capitals will start their campaign by playing in Visakhapatnam against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.

Akshar Patel’s IPL career

Akshar Patel has played IPL 150 IPL matches so far, including Bapu’s name 1653 runs and 123 wickets, including a great hat -trick achieved by 4 wickets in 5 balls playing for Punjab Kings in 2016.