NEW DELHI, Dec 16, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Australian Tom Moody has been
appointed director of cricket at Indian Premier League side Sunrisers
Hyderabad, who are captained by his compatriot David Warner.
Moody, 55, was the Hyderabad coach for seven years and led them to their
only IPL title in 2016.
He was replaced by another Australian, Trevor Bayliss, last year and late
on Tuesday the franchise announced that Moody would be returning.
The former batsman switched to coaching and TV commentary after retiring
in 2001 and helped Hyderabad reach the play-offs five times during his stay
as coach.
Hyderabad, who also have New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and
Afghanistan spin ace Rashid Khan in their ranks, failed to reach this year’s
final when they lost to Delhi Capitals in the playoffs in November.
This year’s IPL was delayed and moved to the United Arab Emirates because
of the coronavirus pandemic. Next year it is expected to move back to its
normal April-May schedule.