David Warner has been appointed captain of the Delhi Capitals on this yr’s Indian Premier League (IPL) as Rishabh Pant continues his restoration from a automobile accident.
Pant underwent surgical procedure in January after struggling a number of accidents in a horrific December 30 crash during which his automobile hit a central divider, flipped over and caught hearth.
Veteran Australian opener Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to their maiden IPL title in 2016 however was launched by the franchise in 2021, after which he returned to Delhi, the place he performed from 2009 to 2013.
“Rishabh has been a terrific leader for Delhi Capitals, and we’re all going to miss having him around,” Warner stated in a group assertion saying his captaincy on Thursday.
“I would like to thank the management for the faith and trust they’ve always shown in me.
“This franchise has at all times been dwelling for me, and I could not be extra excited to steer such a supremely proficient bunch of gamers.”
Warner had a tough time in the recent Test series in India, where he managed 26 runs in three innings and missed the last two matches after suffering concussion and a fractured elbow in Delhi. India won the series 2-1.
Warner flew home after the injury but returned to India for the three-match one-day series beginning in Mumbai on Friday.
Delhi will start their marketing campaign for a primary IPL title in an away recreation towards Lucknow Super Giants on April 1.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
