IPL 2019: Fans react strongly after SRH's decision to trade Shikhar Dhawan

The Delhi Daredevils (DD) and Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) have finalised a deal which involves the transfer of former Sun Risers Hyderabad captain and prolific opener Shikhar Dhawan to DD in exchange for Abhishek Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem and Vijay Shankar during the IPL 2019's first trading window. 

"We are thrilled at the prospect of having Shikhar turn up in DD colours for the next season of the IPL. Shikhar has had a hugely successful IPL career and will be an invaluable addition to team DD with the wealth of experience he brings," said Delhi Daredevils director Parth Jindal in a statement.

"The Delhi fans love seeing their local boys in action and we're sure they will get lots to cheer for this season with players of Shikhar's caliber in the team," Jindal added. 

However, the decision has not enjoyed a positive response from the Sun Risers fans who have criticised the trade of a player who had emerged as a fan-favourite after joining the franchise back in 2013. 

Here are some of the reactions:

Worst Mistake by @SunRisers. — Harsha Gouru (@introanonymous) November 5, 2018

that's like swapping a 10 rupee note for three 2 rupee coins..

— Aniruddha Dubey (@dubeaniruddha21) November 5, 2018

It's a huge loss for Team #sunrisers — Hareesh Chakra Sateesh (@ChakraSateesh) November 5, 2018

Disappointed
Very bad decision
  — HariniNaidu (@HariniJDNaidu1) November 5, 2018

We sunrisers fans are definitely going to miss Our very own gabbar in Orange dress. even though I'm a SRH fan I'll always support and admire to @SDhawan25  lots of love will remains forever — manikanta g (@manikantag12) November 5, 2018

The player auction for the twelfth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is expected to take place on December 16 in Goa.