HYDERABAD: South Africa all-rounder Aiden Markram was on February 23 appointed as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the forthcoming India Premier League (IPL) season, starting March 31, 2023.
"The_Wait_Is_Over. #OrangeArmy, say hello to our new captain Aiden Markram," Sunrisers Hyderabad announced on its Twitter handle. South Africa all-rounder Aiden Markram was on February 23 named as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the upcoming India Premier League (IPL) season, starting March 31"
The previous year, SRH was led by New Zealander Kane Williamson and ended a disappointing eighth in a 10-team competition with six wins and eight losses.
Prior to this year's auction, when Gujarat Titans purchased Williamson's services, Sunrisers Hyderabad released him. On April 2, SRH will face Rajasthan Royals in their inaugural game in Hyderabad.
After recently leading Sunrisers Eastern Cape, SRH's sister franchise, to the inaugural SA20 title in Johannesburg, Markram emerged as the front-runner for the position.
The 29-year-old batting all-rounder was in fantastic shape during the SA20 league, taking the initiative to lead his club and winning the tournament's player of the year title for his 366 runs and 11 wickets.
The first game of the IPL 2023 between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans will take place in Ahmedabad on March 31.
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