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Axar Patel Unsure About Captaining Delhi Capitals in IPL 2027
Axar Patel is unsure about leading Delhi Capitals in IPL 2027, according to reports.
The India all-rounder captained the team in the 2025 and 2026 IPL seasons, but Delhi Capitals missed the playoffs both times.
The franchise is trying to persuade him to continue, though it has not settled who will captain next season.
Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are possible alternatives, but reports say neither has shown much interest in the role.
Pant previously captained Delhi, while Rahul has led other IPL teams.
The team is waiting until after the player auction to finalise its captain, and says it is not looking to trade any player at the moment.
Axar Patel is reluctant to continue as Delhi Capitals captain for the 2027 Indian Premier League season, according to reports.
The team management is trying to persuade him to stay, but reportedly has not finalized the captaincy decision.
Delhi Capitals failed to qualify for the playoffs in either of the two seasons Axar led the team.
If Axar steps down, the franchise could consider Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul, though neither has shown strong interest in the role.
- Who
- Axar Patel and Delhi Capitals. The franchise may also discuss the captaincy with Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul.
- What
- Axar is reportedly reluctant to remain Delhi Capitals captain for IPL 2027.
- When
- Ahead of the 2027 IPL season.
- Where
- Delhi Capitals, an Indian Premier League franchise.
- Why
- Axar has had a couple of difficult seasons as captain, and the team missed the playoffs in 2025 and 2026.
Axar Patel
Delhi Capitals management
Captaincy
Axar Patel
Axar is reluctant to continue as captain.
Delhi Capitals management
The management is trying to convince him to stay.
Axar Patel led Delhi Capitals, who did not qualify for the playoffs.
Axar Patel led Delhi Capitals again, and the team did not qualify for the playoffs.
Reports said Axar was reluctant to continue as captain for IPL 2027.
- Team
- Delhi Capitals
- Captain
- Axar Patel
- Next season
- IPL 2027
- Playoff results
- Delhi Capitals did not qualify in 2025 or 2026 under Axar's captaincy
- Possible candidates
- Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul
3 sources
What people are saying
Axar is very reluctant to continue as captain. The management is trying to convince him. Axar is very important to the franchise. Capitals have turned down multiple lucrative trade offers this season. The management has held back finalising the captain till the auctions are done
Pant doesn’t want to think too much about captaincy. Even Rahul hasn’t expressed any real interest yet. But the management will have to talk to them if Axar stays firm on his decision