Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir would be the observer for the DDCA, claims newly elected President Rajat Sharma. Image Courtesy: Getty Images

Just two months after stepping down from the captaincy post while representing Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Daredevils (DD), Gautam Gambhir is ready to take up the mantle yet again.

The southpaw might take up the captaincy of Delhi in Ranji Trophy. Well, he could also lead Daredevils if he is offered the role again in the near future.

Moreover, during an interaction with Wah Cricket, Gambhir stated that he would look to continue playing domestic cricket. He would decide on his international and IPL future later.

Gambhir said that if he is handed over the captaincy of Delhi again next year he wouldn’t be able to reject it.

Pertinently, he has been a great captain for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and has led them to a couple of title wins. However, Gambhir quipped that he has not really thought about it. He will take a decision when and if the opportunity arises again.

“Not really thought about it, to be honest with you. I am just thinking about playing for Delhi and have a good season but I am not ruling it out altogether. If an opportunity arises for me to lead Delhi again, I will not rule that out for sure in the team’s interests,” Wah Cricket quoted Gambhir as saying.

The captaincy debate will be more as India have a busy Test schedule for the next six months.

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Gautam Gambhir
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Lanky fast bowler Ishant Sharma, who is the regular skipper of Delhi will be busy with international assignments. Hence, Gambhir might be handed over the leadership role once again.

The top-order batsman stepped down from the captaincy while representing Daredevils to make way for some youngsters. Also, many kept in mind about his sour relation with coach KP Bhaskar. However, Gambhir was retained last season.

Youngster Rishabh Pat was removed from the captaincy after Delhi lost the Ranji Trophy’s grand finale against Vidarbha. Meanwhile, Pradeep Sangwan is not an automatic selection in the playing XI.

Gautam Gambhir is training hard:

Gambhir has been training with Rajnikanth, who is up in a contract with the Daredevils. He vouches to be fit for the tournament and he is training pretty hard.

“I am training hard these days but rains in Delhi make it difficult to hit nets. I am keeping myself absolutely in shape. Have clear plans for playing for Delhi this season as of now and am gearing up towards it,” Gambhir maintained.

 

Gautam Gambhir
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Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir is also the government nominee of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and has been entrusted to prepare a blueprint – to improve the cricketing activities of Delhi.

“I have plans and I am working towards it. We need to do something good that has never happened in Delhi cricket. Yes, that’s work in progress and I will have to first discuss it with the new management. I can’t sketch out timelines or give out any details yet, but it will all be announced soon,” Gambhir added.

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