VVS Laxman: David Warner's attitude rubbed off on youngsters

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman has lauded the captaincy of David Warner who led from the front to guide his team to a maiden Indian Premier League title, saying that the Australian inspired the side's youngsters

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman has lauded the captaincy of David Warner who led from the front to guide his team to a maiden Indian Premier League title, saying that the Australian inspired the side's youngsters.

David Warner and (inset) VVS Laxman

"I think he led from the front. He is an inspirational character who is very positive and aggressive at the same time. His nature has rubbed off on a lot of youngsters. But the way he has batted, despite being under pressure of being one of the most important members in the side, has been phenomenal," Laxman told the tournament website after Sunrisers upstaged Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final here last Warner was the leading run-getter for his team with 843 runs in the competition at an average of 60.57, including nine 50 plus innings.

Laxman felt Warner made an all-round difference while leading the team and not just with his batting: "He has had an impact on each and every outing. I think he is a bowler's captain; giving freedom to bowlers, especially when things are not going your way."

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