IPL 2018: 4 reasons why Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the right man to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sheffield Shield - QLD v NSW: Day 3
David Warner has stepped down as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad

#1. His IPL performance

India v Sri Lanka - ICC Champions Trophy
India v Sri Lanka - ICC Champions Trophy

Bhuvneshwar has played 90 matches in the IPL. In these matches, he has taken 111 wickets at an amazing economy rate of 7.08. In 2016, he played a pivotal role in Sunrisers' IPL title win in 2016. He even won the purple cap that season for picking up 23 wickets at an economy rate of 7.42.

In 2017, Kumar won the Purple Cap for the second time in a row, picking up 26 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 7.05. By his performances, Bhuvi makes an impressive case for himself to lead the Sunrisers.

He has been as impressive as Warner for the Hyderabad-based franchise in the IPL.

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