David Warner Faces Social Media Blockade from Sunrisers Hyderabad After IPL Auction

In a surprising turn of events, Australian cricketer David Warner found himself blocked by his former IPL team, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), on Instagram during the Indian Premier League auction on Tuesday night. Warner, looking to share updates on the auction and support his fellow countrymen, discovered that he couldn’t repost Travis Head’s Instagram story due to the block.

The 37-year-old cricketer, who played for SRH from 2014 and led them to their maiden IPL trophy in 2016, faced a strained relationship with the team in recent years. He was removed from the captaincy in 2021 and subsequently dropped from the team. SRH chose not to retain Warner ahead of the 2022 auction, and he was picked up by Delhi Capitals.

The rift between Warner and SRH became evident in 2021 when he expressed disappointment at not being given a reason for his removal as captain. Despite playing a significant role in the franchise, the lack of explanation left Warner disheartened. The bad blood between the two parties seems to persist, as highlighted by the social media blockade.

During the IPL auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad made headlines by breaking the record with the acquisition of Australian captain Pat Cummins for a staggering $3.67 million. The team then secured Travis Head for $1.22 million. However, the most significant bidding war unfolded between franchises for Mitchell Starc, with the Kolkata Knight Riders ultimately signing him for AU$4.42 million.

While SRH celebrated these acquisitions, it’s evident that the relationship with Warner remains strained, as reflected in the social media incident. The Australian cricket star faced the block just as his former team made waves in the IPL auction, showcasing the complexities of player-team dynamics in the world of cricket.

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