IPL 2018: Young blood powers Delhi Daredevils as old guard hangs up boots

Delhi Daredevils lost Gambhir, but found new talent in Iyer, Pant and Shaw to tide over almost a decade of rough patch

Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw put up a prolific show in this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and despite the team’s dismal performance, emerged victorious in other parameters.

After 10 years and six captains, Delhi Daredevils (DD) are yet to taste the ultimate victory in the IPL, one that would end the decade-old wait.

In its pursuit to lift the IPL trophy, DD has seen ace cricketers taking the captaincy and succumbing to pressure, much of which stems from mounting expectations and then ultimate despair of not fulfilling them.

Delhi Daredevils entered this new spectacle called