Axar non-committal over Rahul’s availability for DC’s opening game against LSG

VISAKHAPATNAM: Ahead of Delhi Capitals (DC) opening their IPL 2025 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), skipper Axar Patel said he was non-committal over KL Rahul playing in Monday’s game at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium due to personal reasons.

Rahul joined the DC set-up in the run-up to their opening game in Visakhapatnam, but may or may not be for the game against LSG, a team he led previously, for personal reasons. It is to be noted that Rahul is expecting his first child with his wife Athiya Shetty.

“Obviously, he joined the team and we all know that he has a personal problem. So, we don't know yet. So, if he comes back, we ask him if he is okay and we'll let you know tomorrow morning. I think we've got to know and so, now we don't know if he is available or not,” said Axar in the pre-match press conference on Sunday.

He sounded optimistic about leading the side to the elusive championship win. "I have been playing for this franchise since 2019, and it has played a huge role in my growth as a cricketer. Being entrusted with the captaincy is a great honour for me.” IANS

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