After being sent home from Australia's tour of South Africa in disgrace David Warner has resigned as captain of IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad on the eve of the new season. Warner, alongside captain Steve Smith and opener Cameron Bancroft, will learn the extent of his punishment on Wednesday, with a year-long ban likely. David Warner has resigned his captaincy of IPL franchise SunRisers HyderabadWarner is one of three Australian cricketers sent home from their tour of South AfricaBut just 10 days away from the start of the latest IPL campaign he has lost the captaincy of the side he has led since 2015. The franchise confirmed on Twitter on Wednesday morning: 'In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of SunRisers Hyderabad. Warner has been identified as a central figure in Australia's ball-tampering shame that overshadowed their third Test defeat against South Africa in Cape Town.

Source: Daily Mail March 28, 2018 06:57 UTC