<p>Delhi Daredevils today appointed Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene as vice-captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).<br /><br /></p>.<p>Delhi Daredevils' Team Mentor TA Sekar said that it was an easy decision to make.<br /><br />"He has an excellent track record as a leader of men and draws enormous respect from his team-mates," he said.<br /><br />"We are aware of the immense value that Mahela brings to the table and are sure that the team will benefit from his presence in the leadership team."<br /><br />Sekar said skipper Virender Sehwag welcomed Jayawardene's choice as vice-captain.<br /><br />"Viru told us that he would find Mahela's experience as a leader very handy. We are confident that they will bring the best out of the squad this season. That will enable us stay competitive through the season – and have the chance to celebrate Mahela's 35th birthday on May 27," he said.<br /><br />Delhi Daredevils successfully bid for Jayawardene at the IPL Player Auction on February 4.<br />He has led Sri Lanka in 11 T20 internationals, 102 one-day internationals and 28 Test matches. Of these, Sri Lanka have won eight T20 internationals, 59 one-day internationals and 15 Test matches.<br /><br />Under him, Sri Lanka had reached the final of the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.</p>
<p>Delhi Daredevils today appointed Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene as vice-captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).<br /><br /></p>.<p>Delhi Daredevils' Team Mentor TA Sekar said that it was an easy decision to make.<br /><br />"He has an excellent track record as a leader of men and draws enormous respect from his team-mates," he said.<br /><br />"We are aware of the immense value that Mahela brings to the table and are sure that the team will benefit from his presence in the leadership team."<br /><br />Sekar said skipper Virender Sehwag welcomed Jayawardene's choice as vice-captain.<br /><br />"Viru told us that he would find Mahela's experience as a leader very handy. We are confident that they will bring the best out of the squad this season. That will enable us stay competitive through the season – and have the chance to celebrate Mahela's 35th birthday on May 27," he said.<br /><br />Delhi Daredevils successfully bid for Jayawardene at the IPL Player Auction on February 4.<br />He has led Sri Lanka in 11 T20 internationals, 102 one-day internationals and 28 Test matches. Of these, Sri Lanka have won eight T20 internationals, 59 one-day internationals and 15 Test matches.<br /><br />Under him, Sri Lanka had reached the final of the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.</p>
