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Dhawan emerges as top contender for SRH captaincy

Written By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Mar 2018 08:45 AM (IST)

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Ronchi had a superb run in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League, scoring 435 runs in 11 matches. He also scored a blistering fifty in the final to guide his team Islamabad United to victory.

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As far as Warner’s replacement is concerned, New Zealand's Luke Ronchi looks a probable candidate.

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The other possible candidate could be Kiwi Kane Williamson but he might not be a certainty in the playing XI.

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The 32-year-old had earlier led the erstwhile Deccan Chargers and later Sunrisers Hyderabad during earlier seasons.

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According to sources, Indian swashbuckling left-hand batsman Shikhar Dhawan is leading the race to be the new Sunrisers Hyderabad captain.

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Dhawan being a certainty in the XI and the senior-most player in the set-up is likely to lead the side.

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But, Surnrisers, on the other hand, are in a fix. They are yet to decide on their new captain and find a suitable replacement for Warner, who led them to IPL glory in 2016.

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Rajasthan Royals seem to be in the better place having already named India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane as their new skipper.

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Now, the franchises have a daunting task of replacing them with players who have the potential to bat and possess leadership skills.

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BCCI’s announcement came soon after Cricket Australia’s verdict to ban the players involved for 12 months.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday axed Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad skippers – Steve Smith and David Warner from the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League following their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal during the third Test match in Cape Town.