THIS Delhi Capitals cricketer holds HIGHEST educational qualification among all cricketer, it’s not KL Rahul, Axar Patel or David Warner

Take a look at the most educated player from Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) who holds a Ph.D degree.

By Sruti Thakur Last Updated on - April 12, 2025 4:16 PM IST

Delhi Darevils (now Delhi Capitals)

Aavishkar Salvi

Aavishkar Salvi played for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) for a couple of seasons

Aavishkar Salvi represented Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi capitals) during the 2009 and 2011 IPL season.

2. Aavishkar Salvi is the most academically qualified cricketer to have played for Delhi Capitals

Aavishkar Salvi is the most educated cricketer to ever represent Delhi Daredevils, as he holds a Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics. Astrophysicists are employed by prestigious space agencies such as ISRO and NASA.

Aavishkar Salvi took 7 wickets in 7 IPL matches

Aavishkar Salvi picked up 7 wickets in 7 IPL matches during his career. He received a salary of ₹30 lakh from Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals).

KL Rahul

Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.com)

Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.com) from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College in Bengaluru. Rahul was purchsed for Rs 14 crore at IPL 2025 mega auction.

David Warner

Former captain David Warner holds a High School degree

Former captain David Warner holds a High School degree from Randwick Boys High School in Sydney. Meanwhile, There is no public information available regarding his college education.

Axar Patel

Delhi Capitals skipper is a college dropout from a mechanical engineering program

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel is a college dropout from a mechanical engineering program, according to media reports. He went to Dharmsinh Desai University but left his mechanical engineering studies midway to focus on his cricketing career.

AB de Villiers

Former Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) player is alsoa high school graduate

Former Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) player is alsoa high school graduate, according to media reports. AB de Villiers played for Delhi Darevils for a couple of seasons.