Delhi Capitals have taken a sharp, strategic turn ahead of the IPL 2026 mega auction, announcing a refreshed core under new captain Axar Patel. With KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mitchell Starc among their top retentions, DC have kept a strong backbone while continuing to invest in young talent like Sameer Rizvi, Vipraj Nigam, and Ashutosh Sharma.
The franchise released big names including Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mohit Sharma, and Darshan Nalkande, signalling a move towards a younger, more dynamic squad. A key addition came through the trade window, with Nitish Rana joining from Rajasthan Royals to bolster the middle order.
With ₹21.8 crore left in their purse, Delhi Capitals enter the auction well-positioned to plug remaining gaps and shape a competitive lineup for IPL 2026. The coming auction now holds huge importance as the franchise aims to rebuild for a stronger campaign.
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