Delhi Capitals announced new captain, Axar Patel get new responsibility

The Capitals will get their campaign underway on April 1 against Lucknow Super Giants after the first match of the 2023 season the day before. In IPL 2023 big development Delhi Capitals announced new captain, Axar Patel get new responsibility. Veteran Australian opener David Warner is likely to lead Delhi Capitals in regular captain Rishabh Pant’s absence in the Indian Premier League 2023 season.

After playing their opening fixture away from home, the Capitals will then return to Delhi for their next match against Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Sunrisers Hyderabad former captain David Warner will lead Delhi Capitals in Indian Premier League 2023 season. All-rounder Axar Patel is set to be his deputy.

Delhi Capitals need a new captain for the upcoming IPL season, as Pant will be out of action for a while following a car accident last December in which he suffered multiple injuries. A member of the ownership group of Delhi Capitals was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz over the development: “David will be our captain, and Axar Patel will be his deputy.”

Warner previously led Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and also inspired them to victory in the 2016 season. Delhi will kick off their IPL 2023 campaign by taking on Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on April 1. After parting ways with SRH on a sour note, Warner reunited with Delhi Capitals for the 2022 season. He was purchased by the franchise for Rs 6.25 crore at the auction.

The left-hander had an impressive season, scoring 432 runs in 12 games at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 150.52, with five half-centuries. The 36-year-old was part of the Delhi franchise in the IPL from 2009 to 2013. Axar, meanwhile, has been a part of DC since 2019. He has been a key member of the team, contributing with both bat and ball.

Delhi Capitals full schedule 2023:

01-Apr-23 – 19.30 – Lucknow Super Giants v Delhi Capitals – Lucknow

04-Apr-23 – 19.30 – Delhi Capitals v Gujarat Titans – Delhi

08-Apr-23 – 15.30 – Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals – Guwahati

11-Apr-23 – 19.30 – Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians – Delhi

15-Apr-23 – 15.30 – Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals – Bengaluru

20-Apr-23 – 19.30 – Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders – Delhi

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24-Apr-23 – 19.30 – Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Capitals – Hyderabad

29-Apr-23 – 19.30 – Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad – Delhi

02-May-23 – 19.30 – Gujarat Titans v Delhi Capitals – Ahmedabad

06-May-23 – 19.30 – Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore – Delhi

10-May-23 – 19.30 – Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals – Chennai

13-May-23 – 19.30 – Delhi Capitals v Punjab Kings – Delhi

17-May-23 – 19.30 – Punjab Kings v Delhi Capitals – Dharamshala

20-May-23 – 15.30 – Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings – Delhi.