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Controversy and IPL captaincy go hand in hand. Check out these examples...

Updated on: 09 December,2009 11:18 AM IST  | 
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Rumour has it that Kings XI Punjab coach Tom Moody is unhappy with his skip Yuvraj's attitude. Lankan Kumar Sangakkara could lead the team from next year

Controversy and IPL captaincy go hand in hand. Check out these examples...

Yuvraj Singh




Rumour has it that Kings XI Punjab coach Tom Moody is unhappy with his skip Yuvraj's attitude. Lankan Kumar
Sangakkara could lead the team from next year

Virender Sehwag
Delhi Daredevils

The Delhi dasher opted out of the captaincy after failing to help the team reach the semis in the last IPL in South Africa. Sehwag also opined that answering to team owners put pressure on captains.

Sourav Ganguly
Kolkata Knight Riders

His removal as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders by coach John Buchanan created a huge storm. Kiwi Brendon McCullum led with very little success. Dada will now lead KKR in the next edition.

Rahul Dravid
Royal Challengers Bangalore

Handed over RCB captaincy to Kevin Pietersen last year before Anil Kumble led in the remainder of the tournament. Dravid was criticised by team owner Vijay Mallya after a poor first IPL season.

Adam Gilchrist
Deccan Chargers

The West Australian became unpopular when he decided to leave out VVS Laxman in his scheme of things during IPL-II. Gilly led the Chargers to victory in SA earlier this year.

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