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Despite taking the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to back-to-back SA20 titles, Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram will no longer captain the Sunrisers Hyderabad in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL).
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise SunRisers Hyderabad is expected to change its captain ahead of the 2024 edition, said Cricbuzz in a report. The 17th edition of IPL is set to kick off on March 22. Ahead of the tournament, Aiden Markram, who led SRH in 2023, is expected to be sacked from captaincy with Australia captain Pat Cummins replacing him in the role, the report explained. It is worth noting that under Cummins' captaincy, Australia beat India in both the World Test Championship final and Cricket World Cup final last year.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has opened up on the captaincy debate at SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). SRH, under the leadership of South Africa batter Aiden Markram, finished bottom of the points table last season with just four wins from 14 matches. Earlier this month, Markram captained SRH's sister franchise SunRisers Eastern Cape to back-to-back SA20 league titles. However, SRH splashed Rs 20.5 crore on Australia's World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins during the IPL 2024 Players Auction.
Star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell continued his purple patch which started during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India last year, which has seen him not only secure the sixth marquee cricket tournament with the team but also break or equal with some big records. Maxwell, also known as 'The Big Show' hit his fifth T20I century against West Indies in the second T20I at Adelaide on Sunday, scoring 120* in 55 balls, with 12 fours and eight sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 218.88.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape defeated Durban Super Giants in the summit clash of SA20 2023-24 to claim back-to-back titles. The Aiden Markram-led side registered an empathic 89-run victory over the Super Giants. Opting to bat first, the Sunrisers posted a whopping total of 204/3 in 20 overs with Tristan Stubbs and Tom Abell scoring 56* and 55 runs respectively. Later, the Super Giants were bundled out for 115 with Marco Jansen claiming a five-wicket haul. It was a joyous moment for the whole team, including their host Kavya Maran as she whole-heartedly celebrated her side's victory.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape won back-to-back SA20 titles after an empathic 89-run victory over Durban's Super Giants at Newlands in Cape Town. After topping the group stage, the Sunrisers delivered a clinical performance in the final on Saturday. Half-centuries from Tom Abell (55) and Tristan Stubbs (56 not out) along with contributions from Jordan Hermann and captain Aiden Markram, who both contributed 42, respectively, saw the Sunrisers post a formidable 204/3. The defending champions then bowled out the Super Giants for a paltry 115 in 17 overs.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape claimed back-to-back SA20 titles with an empathic 89-run victory over Durban's Super Giants at Newlands on Saturday evening. After topping the group stage, the Sunrisers delivered a clinical performance in the final. The Sunrisers bowling unit was as economical as they have been throughout the competition, with Marco Jansen starring with 5/30, although the victory was set up by Dan Worrall (2/15) and Ottniel Baartman (2/17).
There continues to remain mystery behind India stalwart Virat Kohli's decision to pull out from the first two Tests against England. Kohli decided to withdraw over 'personal issues' as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) advised against speculation on the matter. AB de Villiers, Kohli's former teamamte at Royal Challengers Banglore and a close friend, admitted that he too doesn't know what reason behind his exit is. But, he plans to find out soon.