India, May 21 -- David Warner may no longer be part of Sunrisers Hyderabad, and his exit from the franchise was far from smooth, but the Australian opener continues to carry a strong emotional connection with the team he once led to their maiden IPL title. That bond was evident once again through his latest Instagram story, where he backed the Pat Cummins-led side to go all the way and lift the IPL 2026 trophy after sealing a playoff spot.

Warner's final phase with SRH during the 2021 season remains one of the most talked-about fallouts in IPL history. Following five defeats in their opening six matches, the franchise removed him as captain, dropped him from the playing XI, and eventually unfollowed him on social media, bringing a dramat...