Mon Nov 25 01:14:27 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Capitals Rebuild for IPL 2025 with Star-Studded Auction Haul
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – The Delhi Capitals have undergone a significant overhaul ahead of IPL 2025, opting for a fresh start after a disappointing IPL 2024 season. The franchise surprisingly did not retain captain Rishabh Pant, instead focusing on a new core built around a series of high-profile acquisitions at the mega auction.
The Capitals splashed the cash, securing the services of KL Rahul for a staggering ₹14 crore, making him their marquee signing. Other notable additions include Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc (₹11.75 crore), England’s Harry Brook (₹6.25 crore), and Indian bowlers T Natarajan (₹10.75 crore) and Ashutosh Sharma (₹3.80 crore). The team also added several other players, bolstering their squad depth.
This new-look team will be led by a new captain and guided by a revamped support staff. Hemang Badani has been appointed head coach, Venugopal Rao as Director of Cricket, and former India pacer Munaf Patel as bowling coach. Only four players were retained from the previous season: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, and uncapped Avishek Porel.
The Capitals entered the auction with ₹73 crore and two right-to-match cards, demonstrating their commitment to rebuilding a competitive squad. Their aggressive bidding strategy suggests a renewed ambition for success in the upcoming IPL season.
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