Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), on Saturday, confirmed the appointment of former West Indies skipper Brian Lara as their new head coach for the upcoming seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The franchise has determined to half methods with Tom Moody, who was the pinnacle coach of the facet within the 2022 version of the event, the place SRH completed eighth within the factors desk. Notably, Lara was with Sunrisers within the earlier season as their strategic advisor and batting coach.
“Announcement. The cricketing legend Brian Lara can be our head coach for the upcoming #IPL seasons.#OrangeArmy,” tweeted SunRisers.
🚨Announcement 🚨
The cricketing legend Brian Lara can be our head coach for the upcoming #IPL seasons. 🧡#OrangeArmy pic.twitter.com/6dSV3y2XU2
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 3, 2022
“As his time period with us attracts to an finish, we want thank Tom for his contributions to SRH. It has been a much-cherished journey through the years, and we want him the perfect for future endeavours,” SRH added.
As his time period with us attracts to an finish, we want thank Tom for his contributions to SRH. It has been a a lot cherished journey through the years, and we want him the perfect for future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/aGKmNuZmq8
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 3, 2022
Moody had a profitable stint with the Sunrisers between 2013 and 2019 when the Orange Military reached the playoffs 5 instances and likewise emerged champions within the 2016 version beneath David Warner’s captaincy. The Aussie coach then returned to SunRisers in 2021 as director of cricket and was appointed as head coach within the subsequent yr.
Moody will now be a part of Desert Vipers, one of many six franchises within the ILT20 event, after being appointed as their Director of Cricket. The competitors is scheduled to be held within the UAE in January subsequent yr.
