Rishabh Pant and Delhi Capitals could split ways as uncertainty mounts ahead of the retention deadline with the franchise looking at Axar Patel as captain.

Rishabh Pant will not lead Delhi Capitals in IPL-2025 as the team feels he performs better without captaincy pressures. India allrounder Axar Patel or another potential candidate might take over. Pant recently discussed his future with the franchise's co-owners,

India's star wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is unlikely to captain Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025, according to a report by Time Of India. Rishabh Pant was appointed Delhi Capitals skipper back in 2021 and he is overall considered to be the franchise's top priority when it comes to retentions ahead of the new season.

Rishabh Pant is unlikely to lead the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Delhi Capitals management is reportedly considering other options for the captaincy role. While there has been no official word from the franchisee,

Rishabh Pant is set to step down as captain of Delhi Capitals to focus on his batting, potentially making way for Axar Patel. The franchise, which has tried multiple captains, is yet to win an IPL title.

Rishabh Pant has kept Delhi Capitals in doubt if he wants to be retained for the IPL 2025 season after his cryptic post on social media last week.

Meanwhile, leading the run for the head coach position is Hemang Badani, while  Munaf Patel is being considered for a support staff role.

Pant, who is DC's most capped player and leading run scorer in the IPL, was appointed as captain in 2021, and under his leadership, DC finished sixth in the IPL 2024 points table.

Delhi Capitals retention list for IPL 2025 includes Rishabh Pant at INR 18 crore, with Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav also set for retention. Prithvi Shaw could be released, while DC may use RTM cards f