IPL 2023: Ranking Top Captains on Performance
MS Dhoni was once again fantastic with his captaincy style in IPL 2023.
9. Aiden Markram (SRH)- {5.5/10}
Proteas star batter Aiden Markram was handed over the role of captaincy for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He was coming in this year's IPL after winning the inaugural SA20 for Sunrisers Eastern Cape. As both franchises were managed by the same owner, it was quite evident that Markram might lead SRH. Expectations were high from him even after SRH had two back-to-back disastrous seasons.
Aiden arrived late at the SRH camp due to national commitment and joined the team from the second match but nothing changed. He never had a fixed batting lineup. He had all the ingredients for a successful season, but they were wrongly placed. He backed the bowling core very little, henceforth they lacked confidence. It looked like Markram was burdened with the captaincy pressure and didn't quite enjoy it. It affected his personal performance as well as it was way below his standard.
For the past few years, SRH have released quite a few players and then went into the auction with a heavy purse. Every time they make some big purchases but after the season starts, they get back to underperforming, and disappointing for the fans to see their franchise 'down and out' like this. With SRH, more than their captain the problem lies in their management. Some of their own field decisions have been baffling which could have been handled way better.
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