{"id":41501,"date":"2026-03-24T08:55:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=41501"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:55:07","slug":"axar-patel-sees-clarity-as-delhi-capitals-eye-roaring-ipl-2026-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=41501","title":{"rendered":"Axar Patel sees clarity as Delhi Capitals eye roaring IPL 2026 campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-40855\" src=\"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Axar_Patel-Delhi_Capitals.jpg\" alt=\"Axar Patel Delhi Capitals\" width=\"850\" height=\"555\" style=\"display: block; margin: 8px auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Axar_Patel-Delhi_Capitals.jpg 1042w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Axar_Patel-Delhi_Capitals-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Axar_Patel-Delhi_Capitals-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Axar_Patel-Delhi_Capitals-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Axar_Patel-Delhi_Capitals-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Axar_Patel-Delhi_Capitals-696x454.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/>New Delhi:<\/strong> The JSW and GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals addressed the media ahead of IPL 2026, with Captain Axar Patel, Head Coach Hemang Badani and Director of Cricket, DC (IPL) Venugopal Rao outlining the team\u2019s preparations, leadership direction and squad build-up for the new season.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the environment within the squad, Axar Patel highlighted the energy in the group as a key driving force heading into the season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat excites me the most is the energy in the group. When players are motivated and ready to give their best, it reflects on the field. As a captain, that gives you confidence that the team is moving in the right direction and building something strong together,\u201d Axar said.<\/p>\n<p>Heading into his second season as captain, Axar spoke about the added clarity in leadership and the importance of trust within the Delhi Capitals setup.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSecond year as captain, there is more clarity in how we want to play as a team. Last season, you learn a lot about situations, about players and about yourself as a leader. Now the focus is on being positive and aggressive, but also building trust within the group. When players feel backed, performances follow and that is the environment we want to create,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the team\u2019s outlook, Axar reiterated that the focus remains on moving forward rather than dwelling on past results.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a team, we don\u2019t sit and talk about what has happened before. Everyone knows where we could have done better, but the conversation is always about improving from here. It is about staying positive and focusing on what we can control as a group,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Head Coach Hemang Badani underlined how the evolution of the T20 format continues to shape the way teams approach the game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe format has evolved to a point where intent is everything. Scores of 220 or more are becoming common and teams that adapt quickly are the ones that stay ahead. It is not just about phases anymore, it is about being proactive throughout and understanding how the game is constantly changing,\u201d Badani said.<\/p>\n<p>Backing Axar\u2019s leadership, Badani also spoke about the importance of continuity within the setup.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe understands the environment and what it takes to lead in a tournament like this. We saw some very strong phases last season and that reflects the potential of this group. Continuity in leadership gives us a chance to build on that and move forward with more clarity,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Director of Cricket, DC (IPL), Venugopal Rao emphasised the importance of stability while also highlighting the franchise\u2019s focus on scouting and building for the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cContinuity in leadership is important and Axar brings that understanding of the team and the fans. At the same time, our focus is also on building for the future. Someone like Sahil Parakh is a great example of the work being done at the scouting level. He is a young player with strong potential and these are the kind of players we want to identify and develop within Delhi Capitals,\u201d Rao said.<\/p>\n<p>With a renewed focus on clarity, trust and adaptability, Tigers will take the field as a more aligned unit, carrying forward their identity as a fearless and evolving group ready for the challenges of IPL 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi: The JSW and GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals addressed the media ahead of IPL 2026, with Captain Axar Patel, Head Coach Hemang Badani and Director of Cricket, DC (IPL) Venugopal Rao outlining the team\u2019s preparations, leadership direction and squad build-up for the new season. 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