"Markram supremacy kicking off" - Fans react as SunRisers Hyderabad name Proteas batter as skipper for IPL 2023

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) named all-rounder Aiden Markram as their captain for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, February 23. The Proteas star recently led SunRisers Eastern Cape to the SA20 title.

The position was vacant after Hyderabad parted ways with Kane Williamson ahead of the IPL 2023 mini-auction.

Mayank Agarwal, who was signed at the mini-auction, was one of the front-runners to lead the side, but the franchise settled for Markram instead. Apart from leading the Eastern Cape to the SA20 title, the right-handed batter also led South Africa to the ICC U19 World Cup glory in 2014.

He is the fifth South African cricketer to lead an IPL team after Shaun Pollock, JP Duminy, David Miller, and AB De Villiers.

Fans saw this coming and lauded the SunRisers Hyderabad management for placing their bets on the right candidate. Many also predicted that Markram would guide Hyderabad to the title this year.

Here are some of the reactions:

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

Aiden Markram as captain:

- Won U-19 World Cup
- Won SA20 league.

Now leading Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023, A new ERA in Orange Army.

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Aiden Markram as captain:

- Won U-19 World Cup
- Won SA20 league.

Now leading Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023, A new ERA in Orange Army.

Soorya Sesha

@sooryasesha7

It is Aiden Markram along expected lines. Not surprised especially after the SA20 success. Although I'd have taken the punt on Washington Sundar - Indian option, long-term future and someone who I feel could lead a franchise in due course of time #IPL2023

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It is Aiden Markram along expected lines. Not surprised especially after the SA20 success. Although I'd have taken the punt on Washington Sundar - Indian option, long-term future and someone who I feel could lead a franchise in due course of time #IPL2023

Rohit Sankar

@imRohit_SN

Markram supremacy kicking off

#SRH #IPL2023

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Markram supremacy kicking off 💪

#SRH #IPL2023

Rampy

@RiserTweex

Aiden Markram is the New Captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad!

@AidzMarkram 🏽 🧡
#IPL2023 #OrangeArmy @SunRisers twitter.com/sunrisers/stat…

SunRisers Hyderabad

@SunRisers

THE. WAIT. IS. OVER.

#OrangeArmy, say hello to our new captain Aiden Markram 🧡

#AidenMarkram #SRHCaptain #IPL2023 | @AidzMarkram

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THE. WAIT. IS. OVER. ⏳

#OrangeArmy, say hello to our new captain Aiden Markram 🧡

#AidenMarkram #SRHCaptain #IPL2023 | @AidzMarkram https://t.co/3kQelkd8CP

Aiden Markram is the New Captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad!

@AidzMarkram 🙌🏽 🧡
#IPL2023 #OrangeArmy @SunRisers twitter.com/sunrisers/stat… https://t.co/DAxI0VTGMy

Harsha

@HarshaTarak8

Let's Welcome SRH's New Captain Aiden Markram🥁

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Let's Welcome SRH's New Captain Aiden Markram🔥🥁 https://t.co/IrQ6QfUpv9

Anuj Nitin Prabhu 🏏

@APTalksCricket

As expected, Aiden Markram named SRH captain.

There was never going to be a face-off between him and Harry Brook for one spot, unlike what many felt here.

SA20 Title definitely has influenced this decision. But a good choice nonetheless

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As expected, Aiden Markram named SRH captain.

There was never going to be a face-off between him and Harry Brook for one spot, unlike what many felt here.

SA20 Title definitely has influenced this decision. But a good choice nonetheless

SunRisers Hyderabad Trends ™

@TrendsSRH

Hello Captain Aiden Markram 🫡🧡

#IPL2023 #OrangeArmy #SRH @AidzMarkram

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Hello Captain Aiden Markram 🫡🧡🔥

#IPL2023 #OrangeArmy #SRH @AidzMarkram https://t.co/137yguJjwT

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@VishnuViv1

Rudhra dhanussama ,
Samana Swadhanushtankhana
Bhayam Bhrantha Saathravam.

Markram Raghavam….
Ranadheeram Raajasam

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Rudhra dhanussama ,
Samana Swadhanushtankhana
Bhayam Bhrantha Saathravam.

Markram Raghavam….
Ranadheeram Raajasam 👑 https://t.co/1yzX7ha84z

Aaditya Narayan

@AadityaN_28

Very happy that it isn’t Mayank because I think captaincy affected his batting a bit last season. Think Markram’s a sorted guy as well, should do well in the job. twitter.com/sunrisers/stat…

SunRisers Hyderabad

@SunRisers

THE. WAIT. IS. OVER.

#OrangeArmy, say hello to our new captain Aiden Markram 🧡

#AidenMarkram #SRHCaptain #IPL2023 | @AidzMarkram

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THE. WAIT. IS. OVER. ⏳

#OrangeArmy, say hello to our new captain Aiden Markram 🧡

#AidenMarkram #SRHCaptain #IPL2023 | @AidzMarkram https://t.co/3kQelkd8CP

Very happy that it isn’t Mayank because I think captaincy affected his batting a bit last season. Think Markram’s a sorted guy as well, should do well in the job. twitter.com/sunrisers/stat…

Kittu

@kitturebel06

Welcome the King of @SunRisers
"AIDEN MARKRAM"

Welcome the King of @SunRisers
"AIDEN MARKRAM" https://t.co/UOn8HuWgKK

Atharva Kashyap

@Kashyap5Atharva

Sunrisers are showing immense trust in aiden markram, hope he shines throw this will be his biggest challenge so far.. Either he will just kill it or let's see... #markram #SunrisersEasternCape #sunrisershyderabad #IPL2023

Sunrisers are showing immense trust in aiden markram, hope he shines throw this will be his biggest challenge so far.. Either he will just kill it or let's see... #markram #SunrisersEasternCape #sunrisershyderabad #IPL2023

SAGE (BAN MIDLI)

@GolaSondesh

@nan_chole Markram - BAAP OF SRH

@nan_chole Markram - BAAP OF SRH♥️

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@ynakg2

@callmekp01 Markram in good all round form…Effective bowler plus good lower order batting depth…

@callmekp01 Markram in good all round form…Effective bowler plus good lower order batting depth…

Incidentally, Markram has previously shown interest in becoming the SRH captain. Speaking ahead of the SA20 final against the Pretoria Capitals, he said:

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"Either way, we back the management's decision about who they want to be in charge. Becoming the captain is not the be-all and end-all. You can be in some form of leadership role too. But I am okay with captaincy, it's something that I enjoy doing."

SunRisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2023 campaign against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, April 2.

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SunRisers Hyderabad squad for IPL 2023

Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik, Harry Brook, Mayank Agarwal, Heinrich Klaasen, Adil Rashid, Mayank Markande, Vivrant Sharma, Samarth Vyas, Sanvir Singh, Upendra Yadav, Mayank Dagar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Anmolpreet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Kartik Tyagi.

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