Former India opener Aakash Chopra has claimed that Axar Patel "doesn't want to" captain the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2027 season. For Chopra, KL Rahul is the top candidate to replace him. Aakash Chopra has raised questions over Delhi Capitals' captaincy ahead of IPL 2027, suggesting Axar Patel is reluctant to continue and KL Rahul could be an option following Rishabh Pant's return.