Marnus Labuschagne expressed his excitement for the IPL kickoff and revealed his support for Sunrisers Hyderabad, citing his support for the Australian-filled team this season.
The highly anticipated IPL 2024 will start with a thrilling clash between Royal Challengers Banglore and reigning champions Chennai Super Kings at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 22nd. Excitement is palpable among fans and cricketers alike as they eagerly await the action-packed tournament.
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne, echoing the sentiments of many fans, took to Twitter to express his anticipation, tweeting, “Pumped for the IPL to start tonight 🏆”. When a fan questioned about his favorite team, Labuschagne declared his support for Sunrisers Hyderabad, affirming, “Got to be @SunRisers this year.” His endorsement of the Aussie-studded SRH squad adds further excitement to the upcoming IPL season.
Pumped for the IPL to start tonight 🏆👀 #IPL2024
— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) March 22, 2024
Got to be @SunRisers this year 🇦🇺 https://t.co/IeywwP3N8n
— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) March 22, 2024
Despite finishing last in the 2023 IPL season, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) retained their core group and released only six players. Heading into the IPL 2024 auction with six slots to fill, they secured notable acquisitions such as Pat Cummins and Travis Head, both 2023 ODI World Cup winners.
However, despite boasting a strong squad on paper last season, SRH’s underperformance led to their disappointing finish. They parted ways with players like Harry Brook and invested heavily in new talent.
Bagging Travis Head and Wanindu Hasaranga at bargain prices added depth to their squad while splurging INR 20.50 crore on Pat Cummins made history as the league’s costliest buy. SRH now boasts one of the most settled lineups among IPL franchises. SRH is set to kick off their IPL campaign against KKR on March 23rd.
Last Updated on March 22, 2024
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