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New Delhi, Sept 3: IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad on Saturday confirmed the appointment of Brian Lara as the new head coach for the upcoming seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise has let go of Tom Moody, the head coach of the side in the last edition of the tournament, where they finished eighth in the points table.
Notably, Lara was also a strategic advisor and batting coach with SunRisers Hyderabad the previous season.
“The cricketing legend Brian Lara will be our head coach for the upcoming #IPL seasons,” the official handle of SunRisers Hyderabad tweeted.
🚨Announcement 🚨
The cricketing legend Brian Lara will be our head coach for the upcoming #IPL seasons. 🧡#OrangeArmy pic.twitter.com/6dSV3y2XU2
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 3, 2022
However, Moody had a successful stint with the Sunrisers between 2013 and 2019 when the team reached the playoffs five times and emerged champions in 2016.
