Dale Steyn confirms exit as SRH bowling coach: Won't be returning for IPL 2025
Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has confirmed that he will not be returning as the bowling coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the upcoming IPL season. However, Steyn will continue his coaching duties with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 league.
Earlier this year, Steyn withdrew from IPL 2024 for personal reasons, prompting Sunrisers to appoint former New Zealand cricketer James Franklin as their bowling coach, working alongside head coach Daniel Vettori. The former South African bowler took to X to make the announcement and revealed that he will continue his work with SRH’s sister franchise, Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Steyn said that he is hoping to see the defending SA20 champions make it 3 in a row.
“Cricket announcement. A big thank you to Sunrisers Hyderabad for my few years with them as bowling coach at the IPL. Unfortunately, I won’t be returning for IPL 2025. However, I will continue to work with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 here in South Africa.”
“Two time winners here in SA20, let’s try make it THREE in a row,” read the tweet from Steyn.
During his IPL career, the 41-year-old Steyn represented teams like Deccan Chargers (now defunct), Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Lions (now defunct). His last appearance as a player came with RCB in 2020 before joining Sunrisers as their bowling coach in 2022. He is credited with significantly aiding the progress of pacers like Umran Malik.
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SRH reached the IPL 2024 final but were defeated by KKR, marking their first appearance in the final since 2018. Given the team’s success under the Vettori-Franklin partnership, they may opt to retain their coaching setup for the next season.
