Veteran Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir stepped down as the captain of Delhi Daredevils on Wednesday after the team lost five matches in six games in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
True, that I’ve stepped down from DD captaincy. Just to clarify it was my call, nothing from the management or coaching staff. I may not be leading from the front but I will be the last man standing for @DelhiDaredevils. No individual bigger than d team. Very much a #DilDIlli
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 25, 2018
Young batsman Shreyas Iyer has been named Gambhir’s replacement as the captain.
We’re live in a Press conference with @inspiranti @GautamGambhir #RickyPonting https://t.co/EJ3JoZ68XC
— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) April 25, 2018
.@GautamGambhir steps down as captain of DD.
Shreyas Iyer will be taking over the reigns as captain!
— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) April 25, 2018
So far, Delhi’s performance in the league has not been very impressive as they are placed at the bottom of the table with only two points to their name.
Dear All continuing where, I left yesterday this decision by @GautamGambhir to step down as #Captain for betterment of the team is legendary. Only the brave can take call like this! Deserves full respect for this decision a first in #India cricket. #TeambeforeIndividual #Respect
— Hemant Dua (@inspiranti) April 25, 2018
However, Gambhir’s current form can also be the reason behind his decision as he has been struggling with the bat and, so far, has failed in changing the fortunes of Delhi.
In IPL 2018, Gambhir played all the six games for Delhi and scored 85 runs with an average of 14.18. Gambhir’s best performance had come against Kings XI Punjab when he scored 55 runs.
Further details are awaited.