Former Australian Cricketer Tom Moody has been released by Indian Premier League (IPL) team Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as their coach. The 53 years old served SRH for a period of seven years and has helped the Orange Army win IPL title in the year 2016 under the captaincy of Australian cricketer David Warner. SRH has appointed Trevor Bayliss as the new coach of SRH, who has lead England to win ICC CWC 2019 trophy. As BCCI has invited application for the position of head coach, former Australian all-rounder cricketer Tom Moody has applied for the post. After India's exit from the semi-final of ICC CWC 2019 and other series of event like Tom Moody getting axed from the position of SRH coach, Twiterrati expects Tom Moody to become new head coach of Indian Cricket team. Trevor Bayliss Appointed as Head Coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad Not Kolkata Knight Riders' For IPL 2020.
Along with the position of head coach, BCCI has also put up an advertisement for seven other posts which includes batting coach, bowling coach, fielding coach, physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coach and administrative manager. The last date for application is July 30, 2019. Tom Moody has been coaching Bangladesh Premier League team Rangpur Riders since 2017 and has also coached Sri Lanka Cricket Team (2005-2007), Kings XI Punjab (2008-2010) and Western Australia Cricket Team (2007-2010).
Tom Moody's Message For SRH
It’s been a privilege to work for Sunrisers Hyderabad, I have made many friendships and good memories. The success we’ve enjoyed over the 7 yrs is a testament to a hard working team on and off the field. A special thank you to the players, support staff and all the fans. 🙏 https://t.co/2dYphE3yQF
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) July 18, 2019
Twitterati Wants BCCI To Consider Tom Moody's Application
Tom Moody for Indian Cricket Team Coach !
— Fans of Cricket 🏏 (@crick_eter) July 18, 2019
Tom Moody can be India's Next Head Coach
@BCCI @msdhoni @sardanarohit @SGanguly99 @virendersehwag @imVkohli
According to my opinion
Head coach and support staff will be.
Head coach- Tom moody/Stephen Fleming/Dravid
Batting- mahela jaywardhane
Bowling- v prasad/zaheer khan
Fielding- robin singh/jonty roods
— Deepak (@imDeeKay83) July 18, 2019
Is Tom Moody Exit From SRH Planned?
Has Tom Moody been removed? Or an arrangement has been made for him to take over as India head coach?
— Shashi🏏 (@Shashinaik6794) July 18, 2019
Meanwhile, the coaching staff for Indian cricket team will remain the same for their upcoming tour against West Indies due to 45 days extension given by BCCI after CWC 2019. India's series against Windies is expected to begin from August 3, 2019, which will include 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs and 2 Test Matches. Interestingly, even Gary Kirsten and Mahela Jayawardena have applied for the post of head coach.
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