Murali Kartik slams David Warner's removal as 'shocking, absurd': Who is replacing him? Sachin, Lara?

Murali Kartik. Pic. AFP; David Warner. Pic/ PTI

Sunrisers Hyderabad star David Warner was removed from the post as captain by the management after the team were seen struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2021 points table with just 1 win from 7 games. New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson was named Warner's replacement as captain of the SRH team.

However, much to the surprise of cricket experts and fans, Warner was also dropped from the playing XI during the match against Rajasthan Royals. Chasing 221, SRH could only manage 165 on board for the loss of 8 wickets and lost the match by 55 runs.

Former India cricketer Murali Kartik called the decision 'shocking and absurd' Murali Kartik replied to a question by journalist Melinda Farrell on Twitter, who asked, "Replacing Warner.. good, bad or ridiculous decision?"

Kartik wrote, "Mel. Firstly replacing him was downright shocking/absurd, but u know what was the icing on the cake" he doesn't fit into the Team combination. Seriously, suddenly, wow ur best player, one of IPL's best suddenly doesn't fit into ur team after having played so many yrs & 2days ago."

He further added, "So basically saying that the ones watching are in kindergarten and we don't understand. Seriously since when did Warner not fit into the team combo. Who is replacing him Sir Sachin/Lara, Sir Garfield, Sir Viv #IPL2021."

David Warner, who is one of the most experienced foreign players in IPL and among the all-time leading run-scorers in the T20 league, has played 6 matches this season and scored 193 runs.