Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel paused his practice session to acknowledge former teammate and current Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik before their IPL 2025 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. On the day before the critical DC vs RCB clash, Axar Patel was batting in the nets when Dinesh Karthik noticed the all-rounder and quietly made his way towards the nets.

Upon seeing DK nearby, Axar halted his batting and went to greet the former India wicketkeeper-batter. Karthik, somewhat flustered by Axar's gesture, urged him to behave like a captain and not to engage with him during a nets session. When the DC captain ignored his request, Karthik left, saying, "Don't joke around, please continue batting. That’s precisely why I avoid coming near the nets. "

Here’s how the dialogue between Axar and Dinesh Karthik unfolded:

Axar Patel: DK Bhai ko hello toh bolunga na. (I will say hello to my brother, DK)

Dinesh Karthik: Be a good captai

Axar Patel: Arey DK bhai, bhai ho yaar aap. (You are my brother, DK)

Dinesh Karthik: Eh tu khel na yaar. Mazak mat kar. Islie main net ke paas nahi ata. You go and bat, don’t fool around. That’s exactly why I don’t come near the nets).

Axar Patel has been performing excellently as a captain this season. DC is currently placed at No. 2 in the points table with 12 points from 8 matches. In their previous encounter against RCB, KL Rahul ensured that DC came out victorious. Axar will be looking for a similar performance from his star batter.

In the meantime, DC opener Jake Fraser-McGurk commended Axar Patel's leadership. "Axar is simply one of those individuals who leads everyone, and everyone follows him. He’s an incredible talent, and the way he plays makes everyone truly proud to represent Delhi Capitals. He stays calm and composed at all times. We enjoy playing under Axar, and we believe he’s one of the top players in our team that we can look up to, and he can serve as a leader. "

"He consistently tells everyone to keep smiling, not just me. He’s one of those individuals who is remarkably relaxed in all situations. It feels as if you're conversing with one of your closest friends instead of the captain. So he’s been fantastic," the 23-year-old continued.

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