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    Ranji Trophy: Gautam Gambhir steps down as Delhi captain

    Ranji Trophy: Gautam Gambhir steps down as Delhi captain
    Written by Rajdeep Saha
    Nov 05, 2018, 06:31 pm 2 min read
    Ranji Trophy: Gautam Gambhir steps down as Delhi captain

    Veteran cricketer Gautam Gambhir has stepped down as the captain of Delhi. The 37-year-old has been replaced by Nitish Rana as the team's captain in Ranji. Gambhir decided to make way for someone younger at the top, as he wants to be in the background and help the team. It remains to be seen whether he plays all of Delhi's Ranji matches, this season.

    Time for a change

    Time to pass the captaincy baton to youngsters, hence have requested the DDCA selectors not to consider me for that role. I will be in the background helping the new leader to win games @RajatSharmaLive

    — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 5, 2018

    Gambhir still essential for Delhi's chances

    Gambhir is still key for this Delhi side especially with no Rishabh Pant and Shikhar Dhawan. The southpaw led the side to the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where they lost to Mumbai. He enjoyed in the national one-dayers and scored close to 500 runs. Although he might not be around for long, his contributions up till then will be key for Delhi.

    Gambhir had given up captaincy of DD as well

    Earlier this season, Gambhir had also given up his captaincy of Delhi Daredevils, after a poor start to the campaign. He didn't take part in the cash-rich league post six matches into the season. With Gambhir deciding to resign midway, it gave an opportunity for Mumbaikar Shreyas Iyer to take over as the skipper of Daredevils. DD finished at the bottom this term.

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