Sehwag steps down, Mahela to lead Delhi Daredevils

After leading Delhi Daredevils in four of the five IPL editions, Virender Sehwag has sought to step down from the skipper`s post.

The new captain will be Mahela Jayawardene, who will lead the team in next month`s Champions League T20.

According to team mentor, TA Sekar, on their official website, Sehwag had conveyed his wish of being relieved from the captain`s duty so that he could "bat more freely". The dashing opener has shone in patches, but was largely a subdued shadow of his destructive self in the fifth edition of IPL.

Delhi Daredevils are placed in Group A of the tournament along with Kolkata Knight Riders, Perth Scorchers, Titans and a qualifier. Their opening match is against 2012 IPL champions, KKR.

Group B consists of Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Sydney Sixers, Highveld Lions and a qualifier.

The two for each group qualifiers will be from among Trinidad and Tobago, Sialkot Stallions, Uva Next, Yorkshire, Hampshire and Auckland Aces.

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