IPL 2019, SRH vs KKR: Despite Warner's presence, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the captain of orange army
The teams Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to play their first IPL game in the season 12. The KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik won the toss and elects to bowl first. So now the Sunrisers Hyderabad team will come to bat first and the hard-hitting batsman and opener David Warner will start the innings for SRH.
The interesting thing is that the former captain of Orange army David Warner has made comeback to cricket after a facing a year ban from cricket. However, the absence of Warner, Kane Williamson appointed as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad but as the skipper won't be playing the first match in the IPL, so the management has decided to make new captain for the team.
.@BhuviOfficial: It's a great feeling, I'm glad they chose me (as captain). Unfortunately we lose Kane, but good thing is he'll be back for the next match. #KKRvSRH #OrangeArmy #RiseWithUs
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 24, 2019
The decision was shocking but also surprising that even in the presence of David Warner the Orange army decided to send Bhuvneshwar Kumar as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Well, it will be interesting to see Bhuvneshwar Kumar as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the first time has been a captain for any team.
Our Captain for the first game of the season - @BhuviOfficial 🙌#KKRvSRH #OrangeArmy #RiseWithUs pic.twitter.com/mZXpMMiCfu
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 24, 2019
Let us tell you that David Warner, Kane Williamson, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are the key players of the Orange army. Their trio have helped the team to win the title of IPL. Especially, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been orange cap leader for two seasons in IPL and both for SRH.
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First published: 24 March 2019, 15:49 IST