Whereas Rishabh Pant Returning to Delhi Capitals, franchise captain Axar Patel has confirmed that he will remain the captain for the upcoming 2027 season of the Indian Premier League. Axar has also said that he will give Pant complete freedom to express himself with his cricket at the Delhi-based franchise.
Letter When Pant parted ways with Lucknow Super Giants to sign a Rs 27.00 crore contract, he was appointed captain of the Delhi-based franchise, making him the most expensive purchase ever. However, LSG have sold Pant back to the neighboring team for Rs 15 crore, in return they have got Kuldeep Yadav at a retention price of Rs 13.25 crore. Akshar says that there will be no differences between the two.
In a video posted by DC on its official social media handle, Akshar said, “There has never been any difference between us as a friend or as a captain. Basically, when he was in DC, he was my captain and he was leading me. Even at that time, there was no wall between us that I am the captain and you have to do what I say.”
He said, “We worked under a mutual understanding and we both are senior players, so we both knew what each of us can do in any given situation. As a friend and a captain, I would tell him that he knows his stuff and there is no extra pressure on him from me or from the franchise. This is his home, and he has been playing here for many years. Delhi is his home. I don't need to say anything more to him. Just as a captain he should get the full experience from me. Will get freedom.”
Watch the video of Akshar's message for Pant below
Furthermore, the Gujarat-born cricketer also expressed a warm welcome to the Haridwar-born player, marking a welcome return to the team ahead of the upcoming season. He also said that Pant will recover from his poor form by making a strong comeback.
“Just enjoy yourself and stay true to your character. Form is temporary and class is permanent, and you are that category of player. From our side, you will have complete freedom. So just play your game and enjoy it. So that's my message to you,” the all-rounder, who has been DC captain since 2025, added.
Meanwhile, many changes are going to happen in DC except captaincy. India's legendary duo Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh will join as head of cricket and coach respectively. As a result, Hemang Badani is reported to have vacated his position as head coach, while there are also rumors that his future may be on the rocks. KL RahulAnother stumper-batsman in the franchise after Pant's return.
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