Hyderabad: Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been named captain of the SunRisers Hyderabad team for the IPL’s season seven scheduled to start in the UAE on April 16.
The franchise has announced West Indian captain Darren Sammy as the vice-captain of the team.
“Shikhar Dhawan with his significant contribution as a batsman in the previous season has retained his position in the team not just as an opener but as the appropriate choice to extend his captaincy role in Champions League to the upcoming IPL as well. Shikhar Dhawan with his reputation of a stroke-maker, who mixes power and panache in equal measure, is sure to lead the pack with his team-building leadership streak,” a statement released by the franchise read.
“Darren Sammy was an integral part of the team’s success in the last season and will now ably support Shikhar Dhawan with his impressive contribution with both the bat and the ball,” the release read.
