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Sunday, May 18, 2025
With Axar Patel announced as Delhi Capitals skipper, captaincy in all 10 IPL franchises has been sorted ahead of the season starting March 22.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma said the rule will hold back the development of all-rounders.
The writing was on the wall once Axar failed to recover on time for the third ODI against Australia in Rajkot.
Axar sustained multiple injuries during India's six-run loss to Bangladesh in their last Super Four match on Friday.
Surya suffered a freak injury during the match against Delhi Capitals.
The 36-year old Warner steps in as skipper for injured Rishabh Pant, who is currently undergoing rehab and recovery after surviving a horrific car crash last year.
The hosts finished a run behind Australia's 263 and the latter were 61/1 at stumps on day two.
Australia, who conceded a mammoth 223-run lead, were bowled out for a paltry 91 in their second innings.
After going wicketless in the opening session, Indian bowlers picked six wickets in the remaining two sessions on the fourth day.
The all-rounder is expected to be out of action for at least three months.
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