Axar Patel is seen throughout a apply session.
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Axar Patel is enthusiastic about his new position as Delhi Capitals vice-captain, terming the duty entrusted upon him as a reward for all of the hardwork he has put in for the franchise over previous few seasons.
“In my opinion, if you have gotten this role that means you are growing as a senior player. It’s like getting a reward for all that you’ve done for the team. I’m excited about this role,” the lanky all-rounder mentioned in a video posted on DC’s twitter deal with.
“Our team is mostly the same, we have the same players from the last 3-4 years. We know our players well and that will be an important point.”
Axar will probably be deputy to Australian David Warner, who has been named as DC skipper for this season in place of Rishabh Pant, who is presently present process rehabilitation following a horrific automobile accident in December.
Axar mentioned that he would offer full assist to new skipper Warner.
“David is a talented player. I will provide him with an atmosphere where he can make best use of his abilities. It’s a different feeling altogether when you join DC Camp. It’s been 3-4 years with the franchise now and it feels like home,” Axar mentioned.
DC will begin their marketing campaign with an away sport in opposition to Lucknow Super Giants on April 1 earlier than returning to their dwelling base to play defending champions Gujarat Titans on April 4. “We are playing here at Kotla after so long. I feel it will be really important. We will have our fans here and I’m sure the fans would be excited to cheer for us,” Axar mentioned.
