Delhi Capitals have strengthened their 2025 squad by signing KL Rahul for INR 14 crore. Speculation surrounds Axar Patel as a potential captain, highlighting key leadership dynamics as the IPL season approaches.

Delhi Capitals acquire KL Rahul in IPL 2025 auction. Speculations on captaincy between KL Rahul and Axar Patel arise, with expert opinions from Aakash Chopra.

Delhi Capitals finished sixth on the IPL Points table in 2024 with 7 wins and as many losses in their group stage.

Rahul's leadership skills were also developed when he was the captain of Punjab Kings in the 2020-21 season, where he showed strategic acumen.

Delhi Capitals have depth in squad with enough back-up in all departments but questions surrounding who their next captain will be remain.

Delhi Capitals Auction Strategy, Players Retained & Probable Buys, Full List of Sold and Unsold Players & Top Purchases Today – Indian Premier League

Delhi Capitals didnt retain Rishabh Pant before the IPL 2025 mega auction. During the mega auction, Delhi Capitals broke the bank for wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, buying him for ₹14 crores.

The mega auction for the 2025 edition of the (IPL) had 577 players shortlisted from a total of 1,574 registrations which went under the hammer. Out of the 577, only 182 players were bid for. 120 Indians and 62 overseas players were ultimately distributed across the 10 franchises.

The Delhi Capitals full squad for IPL 2025 boasts a strong mix of retained players and star signings like KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc from the IPL 2025 auction. With fresh leadership and a balanced line-up,