IPL 2024: Daniel Vettori replaces Brian Lara as Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach - What is the New Zealand spinner's coaching record?

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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad have appointed former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori as their new head coach

Following a disappointing performance in the IPL 2023 season where SRH finished last on the points table with just four wins from 14 appearances, the team management decided to bring in change at the helm.

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Whom did Daniel Vettori replace as SRH coach?

SRH bids farewell to their former head coach, Brian Lara, post the IPL 2023 debacle. Brian Lara in 2023, had replaced Tom Moody as the head coach of SRH but due to a poor show, the West Indian was forced to leave after just one season in charge.

Before serving SRH as their head coach, Lara had formerly worked as the franchise's strategic advisor and batting coach.

As a parting message for the outgoing West Indies legend, SRH wrote on social media, 

As our 2-year association with Brian Lara comes to an end, we bid adieu to him. Thank you for the contributions to the Sunrisers. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours.

On appointing Daniel Vettori as their new coach, SRH wrote, 

Kiwi legend Daniel Vettori joins the Orange Army as Head Coach. Welcome, coach!

Which team was Daniel Vettori a part of in IPL 2023?

Daniel Vettori did not manage any franchise in IPL 2023 but he was in charge of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) between 2014 to 2018.

Under his tutelage, RCB reached the play-offs twice and finished runners-up behind SRH in 2016.

What is Daniel Vettori's coaching record?

Vettori had earlier managed Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL from 2014 to 2019. His other notable coaching ventures include working as a spin bowling coach of Bangladesh and Australia.

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Ritabrata Banerjee is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.
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