India, March 17 -- Delhi Capitals named Faf du Plessis, the former South Africa skipper, their vice-captain for the upcoming 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former Proteas captain will now serve as Axar Patel's deputy in IPL 2025. The right-handed batter Delhi Capitals picked up Faf in the mega auction after he was released by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

It was anticipated that India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, who led LSG in last year's edition of the IPL, would become the vice-captain. However, this is not the case, as the management has opted to go with Faf du Plessis.

The Delhi Capitals shared a video on social media announcing the vice-captain for the upcoming season. In the clip, Faf du Plessis ca...