David Warner is likely to lead the team Delhi Capitals after their regular captain met with a tragic accident. Warner comes with a lot of batting as well as captaincy experience in the IPL which will hold him in good stead as he gears up for the upcoming challenge. The Capitals will have high expectations from Warner, who was roped in at the mega auction ahead of the 2022 season. He scored 432 runs from 12 appearances at an average of 48, including five fifties, in the previous season.
Take a look at the 36-year-old tenure as a skipper:
#1 IPL Glory in 2016
Warner led the Sunrisers to IPL glory in 2016, a year in which he led from the front, amassing 848 runs at an average of 60.57. Warner led his side with distinction as SRH ended the league stage in third position. The franchise then went on to win three back-to-back knockout games, eventually securing the coveted trophy after beating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final.
#2 David Warner led from the front throughout
He was a constant performer for SRH. He always led the team from the front whenever needed. He topped the run charts in the 2015, 2017, and 2019 seasons, scoring 562, 641 and 692 runs, respectively. He has won the Orange Cap thrice, making him the only player to do so.
#3 David Warner made SRH one of the most consistent teams
Sunrisers Hyderabad were an extremely consistent side under the captaincy of David Warner, making it to the playoffs every year except for 2021. David Warner also had a massive fan base in Hyderabad, with the locals referring to him as ‘Warner Miyan’ and ‘Warner Garu’ as a sign of respect and admiration.
