Gautam Gambhir in action for Delhi Daredevils
Gautam Gambhir has stepped down from the captaincy of Delhi Daredevils following his team's horrid run in the ongoing edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). Batsman Shreyas Iyer will replace him as the new skipper of the Daredevils outfit for the remainder of the season. Delhi have played six games in the tournament so far, out of which they had lost five and won a single match against Mumbai Indians.
"I take full responsibility for the position we are in. And looking at the position, I have decided to step down as captain. Shreyas Iyer will take over. I still feel we have the team to turn things around this", said Gambhir in a press conference.
We’re live in a Press conference with @inspiranti @GautamGambhir #RickyPonting https://t.co/EJ3JoZ68XC
— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) April 25, 2018
DD head coach Ricky Ponting also gave his input about the news, he said: "Respect Gambhir for putting the team ahead of himself. I fully endorse Iyer as captain,"
.@GautamGambhir steps down as captain of DD.
— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) April 25, 2018
Shreyas Iyer will be taking over the reigns as captain!
On being quizzed about whether it was his decision or the decision of the management to sack him as captain, the 36-year old said: "It was my decision. I haven't contributed enough to the team. I had to take the responsibility being the leader of the ship. I feel it was the right time."
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