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India star player reluctant to lead franchise next season ahead of IPL 2027 Auction: Reports
The franchise is trying to persuade Axar Patel to stay on after two seasons without a playoff berth, while Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul remain options.
- Incumbent captain Axar Patel expressed reluctance to lead Delhi Capitals into IPL 2027, leaving the management attempting to convince him to continue in the role.
- After finishing fifth in 2025 and sixth in 2026, the team failed to reach the playoffs in both seasons under Axar's captaincy.
- Reflecting the team's struggles, Axar managed 173 runs and 11 wickets in 14 matches last season; he declined "lucrative" offers from other franchises to remain with Delhi.
- If Axar decides against continuing, Delhi Capitals could turn to Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul as replacements; former India opener Aakash Chopra said, "It Could Well Be K L Rahul."
- Management has delayed finalizing the captain until after next month's mini auction, while Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh have been appointed as head coach and assistant coach respectively.
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