IPL: Delhi Daredevils Skipper Zaheer Khan Hopes Teammate Carlos Brathwaite Can Carry Forward World T20 Form
Carlos Brathwaite was bought by Delhi Daredevils for Rs 4.2 crore during the Indian Premier League auctions.
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IPL-9 will be played from April 9 to May 29
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Zaheer Khan will lead the Delhi Daredevils in IPL-9
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Brathwaite hit four sixes off Ben Stokes to win the game for West Indies.
Delhi Daredevils captain Zaheer Khan is hoping that West Indies' World T20 hero Carlos Brathwaite will be his usual attacking self when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match on Sunday. (IPL: Carlos Brathwaite Will Bring Delhi Daredevils' Fans to Stadium, Says CEO Hemant Dua)
"Everyone knows that IPL is all about momentum. Every guy's contribution will be crucial. And after his performance in the World Cup final, Brathwaite is coming in with that kind of confidence. I am hopeful that he will carry forward that confidence in the IPL," Zaheer said.
For 37-year-old Zaheer, the biggest positive will be working with youngsters from India as well as overseas. (Carlos Brathwaite Admits He Miscued Six That Broke English Hearts in World T20 Final)
"I am looking forward towards work with young energy. That will be visible on the field. These are guys who have been performing consistently in the Indian domestic season. Shreyas (Iyer) has had a great season. Karun, Sami is coming back from injury. Everyone is excited," he said.  (Didn't Want to Leave Marlon Samuels Under Pressure: Carlos Brathwaite)
He is also expecting good things from Quinton de Kock who had a good World T20 apart from Nathan Coulter-Nile.