Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman on Monday said the franchise would wait for Cricket Australia's decision on David Warner's participation in the Indian Premier League, who finds himself embroiled in a ball-tampering controversy. Steve Smith and Warner stood down as captain and vice-captain for rest of Australia's third Test match against South Africa on Sunday for involvement in ball tampering on the third day of the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town. "It's very unfortunate what has happened in the Cape Town Test. As far as Sunrisers is concerned, it's too early for us to comment. Because, it was, just which has happened day before yesterday (Saturday). We will wait for the decision of Cricket Australia," Laxman told.
Facing severe backlash for his role in ball tampering, Smith on Monday relinquished captain at Rajasthan Royals and the script could pan out similarly for Warner, too. Asked if there is an alternative plan in the event of any harsh action against Warner, he said SRH is not even thinking on those lines at the moment.
"The information available at the moment is very limited. So, we will wait for further information. If at all, the need be, then we will discuss about that. As far as Warner is concerned, he has been an exceptional leader for Sunrisers group," Laxman said. Sunrisers, who is the champions of IPL 2016, start their final leg of preparation from March 30 for the IPL, which begins on April 7.