‘We are allowed to lose. Big smile please’: Axar Patel’s dressing room message after DC’s defeat to MI | Cricket News

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel, proper, throughout a follow session. (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: After Delhi Capitals‘ thrilling four-match profitable streak got here to a dramatic finish towards Mumbai Indians of their first residence sport of IPL 2025, skipper Axar Patel delivered a robust message within the dressing room: “We are allowed to lose.”
The Capitals misplaced the high-octane conflict by 12 runs, with their chase unraveling within the penultimate over, bowled by Jasprit Bumrah, — a weird sequence that noticed the final three wickets fall to consecutive run-outs. Despite the frustration, DC’s dressing room environment remained defiant and optimistic.
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In a behind-the-scenes video shared by the franchise on Monday, Axar was seen rallying his workforce. “Big smile on the face, please. It’s okay, we are allowed to lose. Don’t worry, guys. Cheers. Big smile please,” he instructed the squad.
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Head coach Hemang Badani echoed the sentiment, applauding particular person performances whereas encouraging the workforce to concentrate on the positives. “We’ve had Karun who got a 90 [89] and Abishek who got a 35 [33]… I’m not thinking too hard about it. The next time we chase, I’m sure we’ll do it with the same intent and bravery.”

Badani particularly praised Karun Nair, who smashed 89 off 40 balls in his return to the IPL after three years. “He’s only got nine first-class hundreds this year. He was itching for a chance… That was something special,” he mentioned.
He additionally lauded Kuldeep Yadav (2/23) and younger Abishek Porel for sticking to the sport plan, urging the workforce to “stay positive” and preserve the momentum going.
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The loss pushed Delhi Capitals to second within the desk, however the temper within the camp stays centered and optimistic.