The ongoing season proved itself to be a nightmare for the Delhi Daredevils team.This is probably the worst season for Delhi Daredevils as they have lost five matches out of the six matches they have played till now.
However, Gautam Gambhir, who was the skipper of the team, took full responsibility of team’s drastic failure and took a bold decision of stepping down from the position of captain of the team.
He took to twitter to share this heart-breaking news with his fans and also cleared all the ongoing rumors by saying that the decision was taken by him only and not by the franchise or the management. Here’s what he tweeted:
True, that I’ve stepped down from DD captaincy. Just to clarify it was my call, nothing from the management or coaching staff. I may not be leading from the front but I will be the last man standing for @DelhiDaredevils. No individual bigger than d team. Very much a #DilDIlli
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 25, 2018
Since then he has been making a lot of news because of his decision. Today, the nation woke up with the news of another shocking decision taken by Gautam Gambhir.
Gautam Gambhir was bought for the base price of Rs.2.8 crores has reportedly, refused to charge any salary for this season.
Yes, Gautam Gambhir has decided to play it for free in this season. In his recent interview, he said that as he has failed to perform as a skipper and a player and therefore, he believes there is no point of charging any salary.
This has happened for the first time in the history of Indian Premier League that any player has refused to charge salary.
The social media has gone crazy and is filled with love and respect for the cricketer. Here’s how Gautam Gambhir’s fans reacted to his bold decision, have a look:
Exemplary step by Gautam Gambhir for not taking salary for non-performance. India should have a similar law for politicians and babus. Goddamn leeches just suck the country dry
— Kejri Dutt ?? (@kejridutt) April 25, 2018
Gautam Gambhir refuses to take salary and if he plays any match he will play for free. What a man ???? pic.twitter.com/wG7xzEUzyd
— Team Gautam Gambhir (@gautamgambhir97) April 25, 2018
Gautam Gambhir HATS OFF to you man!!!! You are more than an inspiration idol! He just forego his salary cuz of non performance n will be playing rest of the matches of the season for free..!
Who in the cricketing world has so much courage??!
I Stan Mr Gambhir ?— Addy? (@dreamsredefined) April 25, 2018
He’ll play the entire tournament without any salary.
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That is Gautam Gambhir for you.
A man with the purest heart— Sukanya Chatterjee (@GautiSukanya) April 25, 2018
Exemplary step by Gautam Gambhir for not taking salary for non-performance. India should have a similar law for politicians and babus. Goddamn leeches just suck the country dry
— Kejri Dutt ?? (@kejridutt) April 25, 2018
Gautam Gambhir has decided to forego his salary! ???
I AM PROUD TO BE HIS FAN.#RESPECT pic.twitter.com/Q7U5CXBB5e— Sreeja Roy #GGunbeaten (@Roysreeja8) April 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/atmageshkumar/status/989134547064442882
https://twitter.com/_being_blunt/status/989137647300825089
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