Published: Dec 01, 2024, 07:09 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 01, 2024, 07:09 PM (IST)
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that all-rounder Axar Patel should be the one leading the Delhi Capitals (DC) side in the next season of the IPL. Though the franchise did bring in former Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis, they are yet to announce their skipper for the season.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra compared DC’s captaincy situation to that of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and said that Axar commands respect in the dressing room and has been one of the most underrated performers for the Delhi-based franchise.
“Who will be the captain? Their situation is like KKR. It could be Axar Patel. I don’t mind him being the captain. If you give me the option, I would say make Axar the captain. He is extremely underrated, very mature, fantastic performer, and he will run the team very well. He is someone who will command respect,” Chopra said.
Chopra also talked about how the captaincy can also be handed to the experienced du Plessis, however he added that the former South Africa cricketer will not be featuring over explosive Australia batter Jake Fraser-McGurk.
“KL Rahul could be the other option. The third could be Faf du Plessis if they wish so, but they might not play Faf from the start because they used the Right To Match card for Jake Fraser-McGurk. So I am thinking between Axar and Rahul but the management hasn’t given any clarity yet. My vote goes towards Axar because his performances on this ground have been exceptional,” Chopra said.
