New Delhi: Delhi Capitals Appoint Kevin Pietersen as Mentor for IPL 2025
The Delhi Capitals (DC) have officially announced former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen as their team mentor for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The tournament is set to begin on March 22, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opener.
Delhi Capitals Await Captaincy Announcement
DC has yet to confirm its captain for IPL 2025 after parting ways with Rishabh Pant before the mega auction. The franchise has acquired KL Rahul, who is one of the leading contenders for the captaincy role. The team is determined to secure its maiden IPL title this season.
Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| DC vs LSG | March 24 | Visakhapatnam |
| DC vs SRH | March 30 | Visakhapatnam |
| CSK vs DC | April 5 | Chennai |
| RCB vs DC | April 10 | Bengaluru |
| DC vs MI | April 13 | Delhi |
| DC vs RR | April 16 | Delhi |
| GT vs DC | April 19 | Ahmedabad |
| LSG vs DC | April 22 | Lucknow |
| DC vs RCB | April 27 | Delhi |
| DC vs KKR | April 29 | Delhi |
| SRH vs DC | May 5 | Hyderabad |
| PBKS vs DC | May 8 | Dharamsala |
| DC vs GT | May 11 | Delhi |
| MI vs DC | May 15 | Mumbai |
Delhi Capitals Squad for IPL 2025
Delhi Capitals have assembled a strong squad for IPL 2025, featuring both experienced players and promising young talents.
Full DC Squad:
- Batsmen & All-Rounders: KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Ajay Mandal
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T. Natarajan, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera
- Uncapped Players: Vipraj Nigam, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari
- Wicketkeepers: Donovan Ferreira
Can DC Secure Its First IPL Trophy?
With Kevin Pietersen as mentor and a strong squad, Delhi Capitals will aim to break their title drought and clinch their first-ever IPL championship. Fans are eagerly waiting for the official captaincy announcement before the season kicks off.
