Aiden Markram has been named the new captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2023.
Ravichandran Ashwin, one of the best off-spinners in the game, predicted Markram's appointment as captain for SRH.
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Markram had a stellar performance in the SA20 as the captain of Sunrisers Eastern Cape, which is likely the reason for his new role.
In the SA20, Markram scored 366 runs and claimed 11 wickets with his off-spin.
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Markram's captaincy played a vital role in Sunrisers Eastern Cape's success in the SA20, and he was retained by Hyderabad ahead of the IPL 2023 auction.
SRH's performance in IPL 2022 was poor under the leadership of Kane Williamson, which led to the search for a new captain.
Markram has the potential to take SRH to new heights in IPL 2023 with his experience and all-round abilities.
Ashwin also praised the squad that SRH picked at the IPL 2023 auction, noting that they have the potential to deliver better results in the future.
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape emerged as the champions of the SA20 tournament, with Markram leading the way with his performance in the semi-final and final.