Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the captain of the Delhi Daredevils. Though it was already announced by Ricky Ponting post IPL auctions, the official news was out a few moments ago.
It is to be noted that Gautam Gambhir hadn”t been retained by his ex-franchise KKR and expressed his willingness to play for his home franchise prior to IPL auctions. The Delhi Daredevils management made sure they took him into the team for a number of 2.8 crores.
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The Delhi Daredevils management tweeted the news a while ago.
Who else? 😃@GautamGambhir has officially been announced as #DilliKaKaptaan!#DilDilli
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 7, 2018
“I”m more excited” –Â Gautam Gambhir
Speaking to the media in a function organized by Delhi Daredevils, Gautam Gambhir said “I”m more excited than I have ever been”
Gambhir also spoke about the role of a leader the team should possess to motivate and groom them into future stars.
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“I”m privileged to be captaining Delhi Daredevils. It is always great to come back home, where you stated your IPL career, cricketing career as well,” Gautam Gambhir said.
A top class batting order
Delhi Daredevils managed to build a full-strength squad for this edition with the likes of Jason Roy, Munro, and Maxwell.
It will be interesting to see the team under the mentorship of a punter.
Oh that feeling being a @DelhiDaredevils…again pic.twitter.com/Ne4GeQF0wD
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) March 7, 2018
The team also has wide choices for the opening slot in the form of Prithvi Shaw and Gambhir in addition to Shreyas Iyer, Pant and U19 final young sensation Manjot Kalra.
Shami, Rabada, and Boult are expected to lead the bowling attack.
Delhi Daredevils hadn”t reached an IPL final yet and with two feathers in his cap, GG will look forward to lifting the cup for the first time.
