The legendary Brian Lara has replaced former Australian cricketer Tom Moody as Sunrisers Hyderabad's head coach for the 2023 IPL season, the team announced on Saturday. This will be the 53-year-old's maiden assignment as a head coach of a T20 team. The former West Indies skipper had joined SRH as the strategic advisor and batting coach last December.

"The cricketing legend Brian Lara will be our head coach for the upcoming #IPL seasons," the IPL team posted on its official Twitter handle. According to a ESPNCricinfo report, Moody and SRH parted ways amicably. The Australian departs after completing two stints with the side. Moody had a successful stint with SRH between 2013 and 2019 when the team reached the playoffs five times and emerged champions in 2016.

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