Warner back as Sunrisers captain

Pallab Bhattacharya
Pallab Bhattacharya
27 February 2020, 18:00 PM
UPDATED 28 February 2020, 01:31 AM
Australian batsman David Warner was reinstated as captain of the of IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad yesterday for the upcoming season starting March 29, two years after he had to quit in the wake of ball-tampering row.

Australian batsman David Warner was reinstated as captain of the of IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad yesterday for the upcoming season starting March 29, two years after he had to quit in the wake of ball-tampering row.

"I am thrilled to be given the captaincy for this coming IPL 2020. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to lead the side once again," Warner said in a video.

Warner, who led the Sunrisers to title win in 2016, takes over from New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson.