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. All-rounder Axar Patel is set to be his deputy.
DC 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 ₹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.
