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David Warner reacts after changing Rishabh Pant as Delhi Capitals’ captain for IPL 2023
David Warner, the Australian star cricketer, has been introduced because the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC) workforce for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. Warner, who is among the most profitable gamers within the IPL, will take over from Rishabh Pant, who will miss this season attributable to a severe automotive accident in December 2022. The Delhi workforce administration chosen Warner for his expertise and management abilities, which he demonstrated throughout his stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) within the earlier seasons.
Warner has already served because the captain of the Hyderabad-based franchise, main them to their first and solely IPL title in 2016. Nonetheless, his captaincy was taken away halfway by means of the 2020 season, and he was not even included in all matches in the course of the 2021 season. Regardless of this, Warner is a confirmed match-winner, and his management talents have been broadly acknowledged by his friends and cricket consultants alike.
The Capitals purchased him for INR 6.25 crore on the final yr’s public sale, bringing him again to the workforce the place he began his IPL profession after they have been often known as Delhi Daredevils. The workforce administration believes that Warner’s expertise and experience will assist DC carry out properly within the IPL 2023 season and probably win the championship.
Reacting to his appointment as DC captain, Warner in his assertion mentioned: “Rishabh has been a terrific chief for Delhi Capitals, and we’re all going to overlook having him round. I want to thank the administration for the religion and belief they’ve all the time proven in me. This franchise has all the time been residence for me, and I couldn’t be extra excited to steer such a supremely proficient bunch of gamers. I can’t wait to fulfill all of them, and get cracking!”
In one other main announcement, India all-rounder Axar Patel has been promoted to the mantle of vice-captaincy, his first management position within the IPL.
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Axar Patel 👉🏼 (𝗩𝗖)All set to roar loud this #IPL2023 below the management of those two dynamic southpaws 🐯#YehHaiNayiDilli | @davidwarner31 @akshar2026 pic.twitter.com/5VfgyefjdH
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 16, 2023