Gambhir named Delhi Daredevils captain

New Delhi, March 7 (CRICKETNMORE) - Delhi Daredevils on Wednesday named veteran batsman Gautam Gambhir as their captain for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 36-year-old top-order batsman returned to the Delhi franchise after a seven-season

"I firmly believe that with the players currently involved we have the makings of a very good side. The potential of this group of players is immense and if we play to our potential, we can go all the way. It is now up to us to turn that potential into consistent performances," the former India opener added.

"It is also going to be great to work in unison with Ricky, an absolute champion himself."

Delhi have not made the play-offs in the last five editions and having handed the captaincy to Gambhir, who won twice with KKR, the expectations are high. 

"One man can't change anything. As a captain, you can lead the way with your performance but the whole team members have to perform. I believe a captain is as good as his team. The captain can set the right environment for everybody to perform.

"Moreover, even if we won twice with KKR, but in 2018, expectations would have been similar if I was in Kolkata. Pressure of expectations is there everywhere."