Delhi Capitals are getting ready for the new IPL season. They have made big changes to their coaching team. The team is still looking for a new captain.
Delhi Capitals have hired Anton Roux as a fielding coach. They have also brought in Gnaneswara Rao for the same role. These two coaches will help improve the team’s fielding skills.
The team has said goodbye to their old head coach Ricky Ponting. Hemang Badani will now lead as the new head coach. Venugopal Rao joins as the Director of Cricket for the team.
Matthew Mott has joined Delhi Capitals as the assistant coach. Munaf Patel will help players as the new bowling coach. Kevin Pietersen brings his experience as the team’s mentor.
Captain Decision Pending
Delhi Capitals need a new captain for IPL 2025. Rishabh Pant left to join Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore. The team first asked KL Rahul to become captain. Rahul says no to the offer to lead the squad.
Axar Patel and Faf du Plessis emerged as the leading contenders for the brand-new captaincy role. Now Axar Patel will likely become the new captain. The final captaincy decision has not been announced yet.
Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL trophy. They came close in 2020 as runners-up. The team finished sixth in last year’s tournament.
They have not reached the playoffs since 2021. The new coaches might help change their fortunes this season.
Tournament Details
The IPL 2025 season begins on March 22 across India. Delhi Capitals play their first match on March 24. They will face Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam.
This match will be special as they face their former captain. Rishabh Pant now plays for Lucknow Super Giants this upcoming season. Fans look forward to this exciting contest.
The team hopes these changes bring better results this year. Their goal remains winning their first IPL title. New coaches and possibly a new captain might make the difference.
