Delhi Capitals have overhauled their team for the upcoming 2025 IPL season with Axar Patel as the new captain. Wicketkeeper Abishek Porel expresses confidence that Patel's leadership will end the franchise's title drought, highlighting his deep understanding of the team and supportive off-field presence. Porel, who was retained by the franchise, highlighted Axar's deep understanding of the team, having spent six years with the Delhi outfit. Axar has been a part of the Delhi Capitals setup since 2019 and has become a crucial player in India's white-ball set-up too.
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