Aiden Markram named as Titans captain for Sunfoil Series

Young batsman Aiden Markram has been appointed as the captain of the Titans team for the upcoming edition of the Sunfoil Series. The tournament, the premier domestic contest of South Africa, will see Markram take over the captaincy baton from veteran batsman Henry Davids. Markram has tasted immense success in the last twelve months.

The 22-year old was recently called in the national side during the Test series in England. As per the quotes in Sports24.co.za, Aiden Markram expressed his happiness over his appointment as the leader of the Titans team. He remarked that it is a great honor for him. He also conceded that he is keen on putting all his focus on the upcoming Sunfoil Series and see his side excel in the competition.

“It’s a massive honour for me as a young player to lead the quality players that are among the Titans squad. There’s plenty of experienced players in the changing room, so I will try and absorb as much information from them as possible to ensure the team goes in the right direction,” quoted Aiden Markram.

“I will always have the team’s interest at heart and as long as the team does well, I will be happy. The goal will be to win the Sunfoil Series. We missed out on it last year and if I look at the cricket we played, I think we have more in the tank and I believe if we play to our potential as a side we will be challenging for the trophy,” said Markram.

Boucher happy with the appointment

Meanwhile, the head coach of the Titans team, Mark Boucher, expressed his happiness with the new appointment. He mentioned that Aiden Markram is well respected in the team and has all the attributes of a good leader. He also spoke on the former skipper, Henry Davids, calling him a guiding force in the teams.

“He’s got a background of being a leader and I believe Aiden has all the right attributes to take the Titans forward into the new season. Certain cricketers play better when they are leaders and I believe Aiden is one of those players,” said Mark Boucher.

“He is well respected, both as a cricketer and as an individual. You look around the changing room and there are seven or eight players who are the future of the Titans and he’s the guy who will be the leader – he understands everyone in the team, which is very important,” he added further.

Titans Squad:

Aiden Markram (captain), Farhaan Behardien, Junior Dala, Henry Davids, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Faf du Plessis, Dean Elgar, Morne Morkel, Alfred Mothoa, Rowan Richards, Tabraiz Shamsi, Malusi Siboto, Jonathan Vandiar.