Can Aiden Markram lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to their second IPL title?
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have had a mixed record in the Indian Premier League (IPL) so far, having won one title in 2016 and reached the playoffs four times, but also finishing last in 2013 and 2014. In the 2022 IPL auction, SRH made some bold moves by releasing several key players, including David Warner, Rashid Khan, and Kane Williamson, and investing in young and relatively unknown talents. One of their most expensive buys was Aiden Markram, a South African batsman who has been in good form in recent times. But can Markram guide SRH to their second IPL title? Let's analyze his strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Strengths: Markram is a technically sound batsman who can open the innings or play in the middle order with equal ease. He has a good record in T20s, with a strike rate of around 130 and an average of 27. He can play both pace and spin well, and has a wide range of strokes, from the classic cover drive to the innovative reverse sweep. He is also a ...