Veteran pacer Zaheer Khan to lead the Delhi Daredevils in IPL-9
FORMER INDIA PACER Zaheer Khan has been named the captain of the Delhi Daredevils for the upcoming season of the IPL.
As reported by PTI, team mentor Rahul Dravid on the appointment said,
"Zaheer has been a leader for a very long time. Anyone who has followed Indian cricket will know the impact Zak has had. He has always proven himself to be one of the leaders. Zak has a big personality, but it is the focus and drive behind the outward confidence which I think he will bring to the captaincy and that I am sure will inspire the rest of the team. He has the respect of the dressing room and the franchise is proud to have him as our captain."
Zaheer himself was delighted with his new role and said,
"It is a huge honour to captain Delhi Daredevils. To get this responsibility is a way for me to give back to the game. I firmly believe that with the players currently involved we have the makings of a very good side, a young side that can surprise people. The potential of this group of players is immense and it is now up to us as players to turn that potential into consistent performances."
Zaheer retired from international cricket last year having played 92 Tests, 200 ODIs and 17 T20Is for India. He's taken 311 Test scalps, whilst he has 282 ODI wickets to his name.
@ImZaheer Great choice by Delhi daredevils for captain 2016 IPL...good luck zakiiieee https://t.co/Cv2NKRdaLq
— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) March 28, 2016
Arrre that's super news, Zako! @DelhiDaredevils gets a super hearted,super handsome,super talented skipper @ImZaheer https://t.co/3gNzb0UA3W
— Ashish Chowdhry (@AshishChowdhry) March 28, 2016
Congratulations Champ @ImZaheer For appointed as the Captain Of @delhidaredevils
— Yuvraj Singh World (@YuviWorld) March 28, 2016
From @YUVSTRONG12 and Fans #IPL pic.twitter.com/uTKIV6EDkX
Zaheer Khan to lead Delhi Daredevils, has minority appeasement gone too far in Delhi?
— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) March 28, 2016
OK Zaheer Khan appointed as captain for Delhi Daredevils for this season...
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 28, 2016
Delhi Daredevils now
— Abhishek (@Abhi17x89) March 28, 2016
has Rahul Dravid as
coach n Zaheer Khan as
der captain. If dey
don't win dis season,
they won't win evr.#IPL2016
Zaheer Khan declared captain of Delhi Daredevils for 2016 ...is he match fit !!! Will he be available for the whole tournament !!! #ipl
— Sandip Suvankar (@Sandip_Suvankar) March 28, 2016
Oh watta interesting move made by @DelhiDaredevils ... @ImZaheer is the new Skipper.#IPL2016
— Balahariharan (@balahariharanG) March 28, 2016
O. M. G. @ImZaheer captaining the Delhi Daredevils this season! 😱ðŸ˜â¤ï¸
— Sonal (@winkitinks) March 28, 2016
Delhi Daredevils will have Zaheer Khan as its captain. He himself is finding it difficult to motivate himself, how will he motivate others😂😂
— Gustakh निगाह (@PunWithSarcasm) March 28, 2016
Zak is back with his new responsibility as a captain for Delhi Daredevils! @ImZaheer
— Rahul Kochhar (@RahulKochhar11) March 28, 2016
Hope for a good come back mate!
Zaheer Khan appointed as Captain of Delhi Daredevils for IPL2016. Good to see Indian players being made to lead
— ROHAN R SHANBHAG (@rony619619) March 28, 2016
