Vetorri replaces Lara as Sunrisers Hyberdad coach

Sunrisers Hyderabad recently announced the appointment of Daniel Vettori as their head coach, ending the alliance with Brian Lara that lasted two seasons. 

This will be former New Zealand captain Vettori’s second coaching stint in the IPL as he had earlier coached Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2014 to 2018. Vettori has also worked as Australia men team’s assistant coach recently, and he also had a stint with Bangladesh as a spin consultant.

“Kiwi legend Daniel Vettori joins #OrangeArmy as Head Coach,” said Sunrisers on Twitter. 

Vettori, a left-arm spinner of repute, is currently coaching Birmingham Phoenix. During his stint with RCB, Vettori guided them to the IPL play-offs in 2015 and the final in 2016.

Confirming parting ways with Lara, the SRH said: “As our twoyear association with Lara came to an end, we bid adieu to him.

“Thank you for the contribution to the Sunrisers. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours.” 

Lara had taken over from Tom Moody as the head coach ahead of the IPL 2023. The West Indian legend joined the Sunrisers Hyberdad as batting coach during the IPL 2022.

Lara had a miserable time as Sunrisers’ head coach as the franchise finished tenth in the IPL 2023, and their last playoff appearance was in 2020.

Moody was their head coach in IPL 2019 before giving way to Trevor Bayliss for the IPL 2020 and 2021 seasons.

The latest announcement meant that the Sunrisers continue their constant change of head coaches, with Vettori becoming the fifth head coach in over the last six seasons.

The former Australian cricketer returned for another tenure in IPL 2022 but a year later he was replaced by Lara.