3 Unexpected Contenders To Take Over Aiden Markram’s Role As Captain For SRH In IPL 2024. Aiden Markram’s captaincy stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2023 was a mixed bag. The team finished tenth position in the points table, winning four and losing ten matches. While there were some promising signs under Markram’s leadership, there were also some inconsistencies that led to their downfall.
The upcoming IPL 2024 season has sparked anticipation, especially regarding the question of who will lead SRH as captain. Although Markram seems to be, in the lead there are a couple of players who might have a chance to assume the responsibility.
In this article, we will take a look at three unexpected contenders to take over Aiden Markram’s role as captain for SRH in IPL 2024:
1.Marco Jansen
The tall and skillful left-arm fast bowler, Marco Jansen, has caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts with his ability to swing the ball both ways. Despite his youth, Jansen possesses immense potential and could be a dark horse in the race for captaincy. Known for his prowess as a death bowler, Jansen’s leadership could bring a fresh perspective to SRH. The decision-makers within the SRH management face a challenging choice as they weigh the option of entrusting the captaincy to this rising star.
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2. Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen, the wicket keeper has been performing exceptionally well in both the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2023 and MLC 2023 displaying his cricketing skills. What makes him more interesting is his experience, as a captain for South Africa in T20Is. With Klaasen taking on the role of captain it brings a balance to SRH by combining his proven leadership abilities with his outstanding performance in cricket.
3.Washington Sundar
In an unexpected twist, all-rounder Washington Sundar emerges as a compelling option to lead SRH in IPL 2024. Despite grappling with injuries, Sundar’s untapped potential is widely acknowledged. The key to unlocking his full capabilities lies in optimizing his batting position, a strategic move that could not only enhance his batting but also positively impact his bowling. Entrusting Sundar with the captaincy might be the catalyst needed to unleash his full potential, offering SRH a dynamic and versatile leader.
IPL 2023 SRH Team Players List
Umran Malik, Rahul Tripathi, Adil Rashid, Washington Sundar, Mayank Dagar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Samad, Mayank Agarwal, Aiden Markram, Harry Brook, T Natarajan, Glenn Phillips, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Vivrant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sanvir Singh, Heinrich Klaasen, Kartik Tyagi, Marco Jansen,Upendra Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Markande, Samarth Vyas, Akeal Hosein.
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SRH Coaching Staff IPL 2024
Head Coach: Brian Lara
Assistant Coach: Simon Helmot
Spin-bowling and Strategic Coach: Muttiah Muralitharan
Fast Bowling Coach: Dale Steyn
Fielding Coach and Scout: Hemang Badani
Physiotherapist: Theo Kapakoulakis
Physical Trainer: Mario Villavarayan
Performance Analyst: Gaurav Sundararaman
