Axar Patel for Delhi Capitals (Source: AFP Photos)
Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel was rumoured to be traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of IPL 2027. However, PTI journalist Kushan Sarkar confirmed that there is no development whatsoever regarding the high-voltage IPL trade talk.
The Axar Patel-CSK talk intensified after reports emerged that CSK would release Prashant Veer, for whom they spent INR 14.20 crore in the last IPL auction. As Axar and Prashant are like-for-like replacements, and with the DC captain bringing more experience and reliability, many thought CSK would make the deal happen.
However, PTI says it won't happen.
No Axar Patel’s Captaincy Talk For DC As Of Now
While the debate over whether Axar Patel will stay in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp has emerged, it remains to be seen whether he will continue as Delhi’s captain for IPL 2027.
“Some more #IPL2027 Trading News: As of now, there is no TRUTH in rumours that Axar Patel is being traded to Chennai Super Kings. @DelhiCapitals,” Kushan Sarkar posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Not to forget, Delhi Capitals brought back Rishabh Pant in a blockbuster trade with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), a move that sent Kuldeep Yadav in the other direction.
Delhi had a dismal IPL 2026 campaign under Axar’s leadership, with seven wins and seven defeats, and finished in the bottom half of the points table, so it would be interesting to see whether Rishabh Pant takes over the reins.
Will Pant Bring Fortune To DC If Given Opportunity?
Rishabh Pant didn't have great campaigns with the Lucknow Super Giants after a whopping INR 27 crore move. However, with Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh joining forces, it would be a blessing for Pant to turn the tide in IPL 2027.
Not to forget, Pant shares a great bond with both Ganguly and Yuvraj. Therefore, don’t be surprised if he gets the DC captaincy, replacing Axar. However, nothing has been confirmed yet, and as things stand, it would be a great move for DC if they manage to keep all three – Pant, Axar and KL Rahul – for IPL 2027.
