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Faf du Plessis appointed vice-captain of Delhi Capitals

thehindu.com — March 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM UTC

Faf du Plessis has been named vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals for the upcoming Indian Premier League season, starting March 22. He will support Axar Patel, who was appointed captain. Du Plessis, a former South Africa captain, previously led Royal Challengers Bengaluru but was not retained. He joined Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore after going unsold in the first bidding round. Last season, Delhi Capitals did not make the play-offs. The team aims to improve its performance with the new leadership structure.

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