Delhi Daredevils a team which hasn't performed well over the last few years in IPL and had an unadorned Pepsi IPL season 7 by getting defeat 12 of their 14 matches. But this time they have a refresh look. They picked up new players in auction including the two experienced Indian star viz. Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh and the squad named a new captain.
JP Duminy, the DD's official skipper is preceding of his first match. He recognize the weak point of the squad in the past seasons and articulate the intense to change that in the 2015 season.
When asked what the team will need to do to get the first pounts on the board against Chennai Super Kings,Duminy said “We spoke today about getting dirty and putting our bodies in the line. There is no guarantee of results but we have got to give ourselves a good chance. We’ve had a really good week of preparation where we have come in together and tried to gel with each other. We have a fair idea of what our strengths and weaknesses are and how we want to play in this IPL. For starters, we just need to find a way of getting those two points – whether it is ugly or pretty.”
It can be hard to bring a totally modernize the crew members to take on together in a little period of time, and maximum IPL teams have faced this threat. The head coach of DD Gary Kristen, who has a ample enlightenment of how the Indian players work and think, Duminy aspiration that will make the movement easier. Nevertheless, the skipper JP put on the players to make the work to come well-adjusted as a unit.
Duminy said “It is always going to be an advantage to have someone like Gary on board. He has been involved with Indian Cricket for a long time and he understands the culture and personalities of the Indians. But having said that, it is up to us players also to take responsibility for that. We understand that for us to be successful we need to gel together as a team and get to know each other well – understanding what makes each other tick. I know that is going to be a process for us in this tournament because we’ve only had a week together. But we are looking forward to the challenge.”
Duminy was been questioned if Yuvraj Singh’s vacancy from international cricket over a year was been a concern, Duminy discharged it stating, cricketers like Yuvi discover a way to stand up and be counted.
“It doesn’t matter if he hasn’t been part of the Indian team for a long time. He is a match-winner and I have no doubt that in this IPL he will win games on his own. We have seen that year after year where he has put in big performances and I know he takes a lot of pride in his performance. I have no doubt we can expect some big things from him for DD this time.” Duminy said of Yuvraj
Duminy the DD's new captain also stated he would feel at calm acquiring an bright experienced head like Zaheer Khan to turn to. “Zaheer’s experience is definitely one not only I but many players in the squad will tap into.”
Ahead of the match against CSK in their own home ground, Duminy admires that the hosts will start out as favourites. “They have been a consistent performing team in the IPL for a number of years and it would be naïve of me to think that they wouldn’t be favourites. But that gives us a great opportunity to play with freedom with nothing to lose.” Duminy said.
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