Delhi Capitals made some strategic decisions ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction. They released Rishabh Pant as skipper, opting instead to retain Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, both Indian capped players. Additionally, they showed confidence in Abishek Porel by retaining him in the uncapped player slot and kept South African batsman Tristan Stubbs in their squad for the upcoming season.
With a hefty purse of Rs. 73 crore heading into the mega-auction, Delhi Capitals will be looking to build a strong core around veterans Axar and Kuldeep. The team’s current roster includes Axar Patel at Rs. 16.5 crore, Kuldeep Yadav at Rs. 13.25 crore, Tristan Stubbs at Rs. 10 crore, and Abishek Porel at Rs. 4 crore.
The franchise’s moves indicate a strategic approach to team-building, focusing on retaining key players while also investing in promising talent. The upcoming mega-auction will be crucial for Delhi Capitals as they aim to strengthen their squad and compete for the IPL title in the upcoming season.
