Indian Premier League: David Warner Says Sorry for Missing Opening Ceremony

David Warner, who missed the grand opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League, is India-bound to join the rest of the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad.

In the absence of Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan signed the bat to pledge allegiance to 'Spirit of Cricket' during IPL 2015 opening ceremony.© BCCI

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner took to Twitter to say sorry to his fans for not being present at Tuesday's grand and glitzy opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League, held in the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. (Kohli enjoys Anushka's performance in opening ceremony)

Sorry I could not be @IPL opening ceremony, I'm on my way today. Very excited to be with my team mates @SunRisers
- David Warner (@davidwarner31) April 8, 2015

Shikhar Dhawan filled in for Warner as he lined up with the rest of the captains during the blockbuster event and signed on a bat, pledging allegiance to the MCC Spirit of Cricket.

After Australia's World Cup triumph, Warner took the time off and married his partner Candice Falzon, as reported by cricket.com.au. Warner is expected to join his team on Wednesday.

See you later Sydney and see you soon India!! #IPL2015 here we come. @SunRisers your captain is coming. @davidwarner31
- Candice Warner (@CandyFalzon) April 8, 2015

The Sunrisers begin their IPL 2015 campaign against the formidable Chennai Super Kings on Saturday

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