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| Zaheer Khan: Delhi Daredevils new captain |
India's left-arm fast bowler, Zaheer Khan will play for Delhi Daredevils for the second successive season this year.
Speaking about the appointment, Team Mentor Rahul Dravid said: " Zaheer has been a leader for a very long time. 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 earlier retired from international cricket this season. He played 92 Tests with 311 wickets. He took 282 ODI wickets in 200 matches. He also played 17 Twenty20 Internationals for India.
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 making 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."
source: ibnlive