‘Daredevils not only about Brathwaite’

KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir has said that Delhi Daredevils are not just about Carlos Brathwaite, who has joined them this season.

The burly West Indian has been the talk of the town after he smashed four successive sixes in the final of the recently-concluded World T20 in Kolkata to hand West Indies an improbable win.

But, on the eve of their tournament opener against Daredevils on Sunday, Gambhir said: “We did not discuss individuals. Delhi Daredevils is not only about Brathwaite, it’s about their other quality players as well. If we have to win, we have to win against 11 people. We don’t have to beat one individual to win a game of cricket, we have to beat 11,” he said.

Gambhir also confirmed that Sunil Narine, who has been one of their most effective bowlers, will not be available for the opening clash. “I am as confident in his ability as I was last year,” Gambhir said, when asked if Narine will be as effective with a remodelled bowling action.