5 IPL captains who were removed mid-season – What went wrong?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some great captains leading their teams to glory. Some players have also surpassed expectations after being appointed as captains of their respective teams.
3. David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
When fans think of David Warner, one of the first things that comes to mind is his inspirational leadership of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Australian opener captained the team for four and a half seasons and led SRH to their maiden IPL title in 2016.
However, midway through IPL 2021, Warner was removed as captain and replaced by Kane Williamson. Shortly after, he was also dropped from the playing XI.
Warner later revealed that SRH blocked him on social media after releasing him ahead of the IPL 2022 mega-auction. He also stated that he was never given a clear explanation for his removal. Despite this, Warner remains SRH’s all-time leading run-scorer, a testament to the legacy he left behind.
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