Australian opener David Warner has once again suggested that his bond with Sunrisers Hyderabad is still far from healed, claiming the IPL franchise remains blocked from his Instagram view. Warner posted a screenshot on his Instagram story showing SRH’s profile appearing as “private”, a setting that is commonly shown to users when they have been blocked on the platform.
Warner’s Instagram story reignites the dispute
The latest flare-up came to light after a fan urged Sunrisers Hyderabad to unblock Warner in the comments section of one of his posts. Responding to the message, Warner said: “They would never unblock me.”
That exchange has once more brought attention to the public fallout between Warner and the Hyderabad franchise, despite his long association with the club and the impact he made during his most successful years.
Warner’s legacy at SRH
Warner joined Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014 and quickly became one of the franchise’s defining figures. During his time as captain, SRH achieved their breakthrough by winning the first IPL title in 2016, with Warner playing a significant role at both the top of the order and in the leadership group.
- He led SRH to their maiden IPL championship in 2016, contributing as both captain and opener.
- Warner won the Orange Cap three times.
- He has scored more than 4000 runs for the franchise across 95 matches, making him among SRH’s leading run-makers.
Beyond the numbers, Warner also cultivated a strong fan connection through his Telugu reels and an enduring rapport with the “Orange Army”.
How the relationship began to unravel
While Warner was once central to SRH’s identity, things began to sour during the 2021 IPL season as the team endured a difficult campaign. His captaincy role ended mid-tournament, and he was later left out of the playing XI altogether.
Supporters also observed the shift in atmosphere during the UAE phase of the competition, where Warner was seen sitting away from his teammates—another sign that the relationship had become increasingly strained.
SRH ultimately released Warner ahead of the 2022 mega auction, closing a chapter that had started with major promise in the early years of his Hyderabad stint.
What Warner’s latest post signals
With the Instagram “private” screenshot and his blunt response to the fan’s request, Warner has once again drawn attention to an unresolved personal and professional rift with SRH. The social media moment has reignited discussion around the manner of his departure—despite the prominent record he built for the franchise.
