Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel and head coach Hemang Badani have welcomed IPL 2025’s rule change regarding the saliva ban and the option of a new ball after the 10th over.
Badani said the new rules will bring balance between bat and ball in the lucrative tournament.
“The IPL is all about the batsmen nowadays. So if we get something for the bowlers, it’s very nice to see,” Axar said. “Now we can allow the saliva and if something is there for the bowlers, it’s great for the game also and for the bowlers, they can find that reverse swing at the end. Also in most of the venues in the IPL, the dew factor is there. So if after 10th over the fresh ball (option) is there, they are good rules and it’s very good for the bowlers. They have something to execute and they might find it easier (to stop the runs]),” he added.
DC has not won a single title in the last 17 years. Axar Patel, who was named the captain ahead of Rishabh Pant and Faf du Plessis, said that the capital franchise are going to play fearlessly.
“Our mindset is going there to express ourselves, be fearless and we are all ready to give our 100% and the players are also really enjoying the atmosphere here in DC family. We are ready to roll.
“I am very confident about the Delhi Capitals team. I am playing since 2019 for Delhi Capitals and I have grown as a cricketer in this franchise. It’s an honour for me to lead this franchisee and there are many leaders in our team. So from them I get that experience and they are there for me. Faf is there, KL is there and many experienced players are there. So we have a good balanced team. And we will change the results this time.”
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