As per reports, Delhi Capitals and Rishabh Pant are likely to part ways before IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. This will be a big news if it really happens. If Pant leaves DC, the management will have to prepare for a new captain in the auctions. Here, we take a look at the list of three captains Delhi Capitals could target if Rishabh Pant leaves the franchise.
1) Axar Patel
When Rishabh Pant was banned for the game against RCB in IPL 2024, it was Axar Patel who was the captain of the side. It would not be a surprise if the Delhi Capitals management goes with him as their captaincy choice.
Axar is very much experienced in IPL and he is also the lead spin-bowling all-rounder for Team India in the T20 format. If Axar is appointed as the skipper, DC need not search for other options. Hence, he is on the list.
2) KL Rahul
KL Rahul is one of the captains Delhi Capitals could target if Rishabh Pant leaves the franchise. As per reports, KL Rahul and LSG are likely to part ways before IPL 2024.
If KL Rahul becomes available in the market, DC should go for him. Like Pant, he is also a premier Indian batter and a reliable keeper. Plus, he also has captaincy experience and has brand value. He would be the ideal complement for JFM at the top of the order.
3) Aiden Markram
Delhi Capitals could insist on some stability in the top-order and hence, they could target Aiden Markram. With the overseas talent at SRH, Markram is unlikely to be retained by SRH.
Markram adds experience both as a skipper and a batter. He has a calm head on his shoulders and would be the ideal man around whom the youngsters can do well for the franchise.
