Delhi Capitals assemble a fresh squad with experienced stars and young talents after releasing Rishabh Pant
The Delhi Capitals (DC) entered the IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jeddah with a transformative agenda, retaining only four players and letting go of long-time captain Rishabh Pant. Their aggressive rebuilding strategy saw the franchise secure marquee players KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc, signaling a new direction under fresh leadership.
KL Rahul, bought for ₹14 crore, is expected to lead the side and provide a solid foundation at the top of the batting order. The Capitals also invested in veteran Faf du Plessis for ₹2 crore and re-signed promising youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk for ₹9 crore, adding stability and aggression to their batting lineup. Karun Nair’s ₹50 lakh signing marks a return for the seasoned campaigner, adding middle-order depth.
DC’s Bowling Unit Strengthened with Starc and Natarajan
Mitchell Starc emerged as DC’s biggest bowling acquisition, joining for ₹11.75 crore. Known for his lethal pace and accuracy, Starc will lead a formidable attack alongside T. Natarajan, bought for ₹10.75 crore. Indian pacers Mukesh Kumar and Mohit Sharma add balance and reliability to the bowling unit, ensuring depth in all phases of the game.
Young talents like Ashutosh Sharma and Sameer Rizvi were also included to inject energy into the lineup, with an eye on the future. Underpinned by a mix of proven match-winners and promising youngsters, Delhi Capitals look ready to challenge for their maiden IPL title.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Full Squad for IPL 2025:
Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Mitchell Starc (Rs. 11.75 crore), KL Rahul (Rs. 14 crore), Harry Brook (Rs. 6.25 crore), Jake Fraser-McGurk (Rs. 9 crore), T. Natarajan (Rs. 10.75 crore), Karun Nair (Rs. 50 lakh), Sameer Rizvi (Rs. 95 lakh), Ashutosh Sharma (Rs. 3.80 crore), Mohit Sharma (Rs. 2.20 crore), Faf du Plessis (Rs. 2 crore), Mukesh Kumar (Rs. 8 crore), Darshan Nalkande (Rs. 30 lakh), Vipraj Nigam (Rs. 50 lakh), Dushmantha Chameera (Rs. 75 lakh), Donovan Ferreira (Rs. 75 lakh), Ajay Mandal (Rs. 30 lakh), Manvanth Kumar (Rs. 30 lakh), Tripurana Vijay (Rs. 30 lakh), Madhav Tiwari (Rs. 40 lakh).
