David Warner Named Delhi Capitals Captain For IPL 2023. Axar Patel Becomes Vice-Captain

16.03.2023 - 09:23 sports.ndtv.com

Mar 16 Veteran Australia batter David Warner was on Thursday named as captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season in the absence of Rishabh Pant, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation after a car crash.

India all-rounder Axar Patel will be the vice-captain of the Delhi team, a role he performed last year also. IPL 2023 begins on March 31.

DC also announced former India captain and Ex BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly as the franchise's Director of Cricket. Ganguly has been associated with Delhi Capitals in the past too, in the role of mentor, during the 2019 season. “Rishabh has been a terrific leader for Delhi Capitals, and we're all going to miss having him around.

I would like to thank the management for the faith and trust they've always shown in me," Warner said in a release. "This franchise has always been home for me, and I couldn't be more excited to lead such a supremely talented bunch of players.

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The David Warner-led Delhi Capitals lost their second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. Having put a total of 162 runs on the board, the hosts didn't do much with the ball to prevent Hardik Pandya's side from going across the line. It was Sai Sudarshan and David Miller whose blitzkrieg guided the Titans to a 6-wicket win on Tuesday. However, many wondered if Warner's call to not bowl Axar Patel backfired. In the post-match presentation ceremony, Warner was asked about this decision of his.

Sai Sudharsan stars as Gujarat Titans power past Delhi Capitals in IPL

Sai Sudharsan's half-century and a whirlwind cameo from David Miller powered holders Gujarat Titans to a six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.

Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2023: Sai Sudharshan, David Miller Guide GT To 6-Wicket Win Over DC

The inept technique of young Indian batters against top quality fast bowling compounded Delhi Capitals' worries as they succumbed to an embarrassing six-wicket defeat at the hands of defending champions Gujarat Titans in an IPL match in New Delhi on Tuesday. Mohammed Shami (3/41 in 4 overs) and Alzarri Joseph (2/29 in 4 overs) intimidated the Delhi top-order in the first 10 overs while Rashid Khan (3/31 in 4 overs) hardly faced any trouble keeping the batters under check to restrict the home team to a below-par 162 for 8. Despite Anrich Nortje (2/39 in 4 overs)'s best efforts, young Sai Sudharsan (62 not out off 48 balls) anchored the chase calmly with Titans winning their second successive game in 18. 1 overs.

IPL 2023 Points Table, Purple And Orange Cap List After DC vs GT Game: Gujarat Titans Go Top

Defending champions Gujarat Titans are cruising in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. They notched their second win in as many games with a six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals to go top of the IPL 2023 points table. GT have four points (NRR +0.700) from two games. Despite their second successive loss, DC (0 points, NRR -1.703) climbed up to the eighth place in the 10-team table. Lucknow Super Giants (2 points, NRR 0.950) are now down to the fourth place. Rajasthan Royals (2 points, NRR 3.600) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (2 points, NRR 1.981) hold the second and third place respectively. (IPL 2023 LATEST POINTS TABLE)

Watch: Wriddhiman Saha Stunned As David Warner Survives Despite Ball Hitting Stumps During DC vs GT IPL 2023 Game

Strange things often happen in cricket, just as in life. One such thing happened in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 game between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday. Batting first, hosts Delhi Capitals notched a fighting 162/8 in 20 overs with their skipper David Warner (37) top-scoring. However, Warner got lucky once on the first legal ball of the match itself after GT had opted to bowl. A delivery from Shami brushed Warner's off-stump, but the bails did not light up or move as the Australian got a reprieve. GT wicketkeeper Wriddhiman was left stunned.

"Baby Steps...": Prithvi Shaw's Special Message As Delhi Capitals Wish Rishabh Pant Speedy Recovery

Delhi Capitals are set to play their first home match in Indian Premier League 2023 against Gujarat Titans at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday. Delhi Capitals' regular skipper Rishabh Pant will support his team playing their first home match from the stands as he is not playing this season due to injuries he sustained in the car accident that he met with last year. Ahead of their clash against defending champions Gujarat Titans, the Delhi Capitals squad sent a special heartfelt message to Pant in a video posted by the IPL Twitter handle.