Posted by In an exciting development ahead of the 2024 International League T20 (IL20), veteran opener David Warner has been named the captain of Dubai Capitals, the Dubai-based franchise gearing up for a thrilling season. This announcement was made through the franchise’s official communication channel, signaling a new leadership era for the team.
Warner, a prolific left-hander, joins the Capitals as a marquee player, standing alongside England’s pace sensation Mark Wood. His transition to leading the team follows his stint as captain of the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023. Warner’s captaincy experience extends to his leadership role with the SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL 2016, where he emerged as the franchise’s highest run-scorer for the season, tallying an impressive 848 runs.
Renowned for his exceptional T20 career, Warner boasts a remarkable track record, having showcased his batting prowess across 356 T20 matches. His tally of 11,695 runs, including 8 centuries, highlights his consistent contributions, averaging an impressive 37.60. Notably, Warner played a pivotal role in Australia’s historic T20 World Cup triumph, emerging as the team’s leading run-getter with 289 runs.
As captain, Warner will steer a talented squad comprising players like Rovman Powell, Joe Root, Sam Billings, and Sadeera Samarawickrama, among others, presenting a formidable lineup for the upcoming IL20 campaign.
Reflecting on the franchise’s performance in the previous season, the Dubai Capitals secured a commendable 4th position in the inaugural edition of the tournament. Despite winning 4 out of 10 matches, their journey extended to the Eliminator stage, concluding with Mumbai Emirates clinching victory with an eight-wicket win.
The anticipation for the second edition of IL20 is mounting as the tournament kickstarts on January 13th, promising exhilarating cricketing action for fans worldwide.
FAQs:
Q: Who has been appointed as the captain of Dubai Capitals for IL20 2024?
A: David Warner has been named the captain of Dubai Capitals for the upcoming edition of IL20.
Q: What are David Warner’s credentials as a T20 player?
A: Warner boasts a stellar T20 career, having played 356 matches and accumulated 11,695 runs, including 8 centuries, with an average of 37.60. He played a key role in Australia’s T20 World Cup victory, emerging as the team’s highest run-scorer.
Q: Which players will be part of the Dubai Capitals squad led by Warner?
A: Warner will lead a talented squad featuring players such as Rovman Powell, Joe Root, Sam Billings, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and more.
Q: How did Dubai Capitals perform in the previous season of IL20?
A: In the inaugural season, the Capitals secured the 4th position, winning 4 out of 10 matches and progressing to the Eliminator stage, where their campaign concluded with Mumbai Emirates winning by eight wickets.
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