Ranji Trophy: Gautam Gambhir leaves his captaincy in Delhi, Nitish Rana takes over

Gautam Gambhir, 37, decided not to remain captain of the Delhi Ranji Trophy.

Gautam Gambhir was replaced on Monday by Gautam Gambhir. Nitish Rana as captain Ranji in Delhi after the oldest player on the team decided to give way to a younger player at the top position.

"It is time to pbad the torch of the captaincy to young players and I have therefore asked the selectors of DDCA not to consider me as such. I will be in the background to help the new leader win games, "Gambhir tweeted.

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Rana, aged 24, is an average thresher with an average of 46.29 out of 24 first. clbad appearances up to now. Dhruv Shorey, 26, has been named vice-captain, has 21 first-clbad matches and is a first-rate drummer.

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"Gautam hinted at the head coach of the state team, Amit Bhandari, that he wished to retire from the captain's office. He suggested that a younger person be prepared for work. Nitish Rana will lead the team and Dhruv Shorey will be his deputy, "said PTI one of the chief officials of the Delhi Cricket Association and Districts (DDCA).

It's time to pbad the torch of the captaincy to the young selectors not to consider me for this role.I will be in the background by helping the new leader win games @RajatSharmaLive [19659006] – Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 5, 2018

The Delhi squad, for the first scheduled match Monday, November 12 at the Feroz, Shah Kotla will be named on Monday.

Gambhir a was reinstated as captain at the beginning of the season and led Delhi to the Vijay Hazare final, scoring close to 500 points in the National One Dayers

We learn that Gambhir, now 37, decided not to stay at the helm as it is not yet certain that he will be fighting for all four days this season. Gambhir's decision to withdraw from the harbor master's office is also a clue that he could not continue playing cricket in a very long time.

However, without Shikhar Dhawan nor Rishabh Pant, Gambhir's experience will certainly be necessary.

Gambhir, however, its shape deteriorated during the IPL and its return to Delhi The fall of Daredevils ended in a nightmare. The senior coach retired from captaincy and did not participate in the first six games of the silver-rich league.

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