Sunrisers Hyderabad Academy
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 2021 season overview
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (often abbreviated as SRH) are a franchise cricket team based in Hyderabad, Telangana, which plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They were one of the eight teams to compete in the 2021 Indian Premier League, making their ninth appearance in all IPL tournaments. The team was coached by Trevor Bayliss with Brad Haddin as assistant coach, Muttiah Muralitharan as bowling coach and VVS Laxman as mentor. They began the season with a loss against the Kolkata Knight Riders and failed to qualify for the playoffs finishing eighth at the end of the tournament.
- Role
- Grassroots Development & Talent Identification
- Affiliation
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL Franchise)
- Primary Focus
- Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Youth
- Status
- Active
- Key Objective
- Bridging local talent with professional cricket standards
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
On 15 December 2020, Tom Moody was appointed as the Director of Cricket for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He coached the Sunrisers since its inception in 2013 until the end of 2019 season. The Sunrisers won their only IPL title in 2016 under his charge.
In Their Own Story
The dust of the practice nets at the academy settles slowly under the humid Hyderabad evening sky. A young spinner, no older than seventeen, bowls his fifth hundredth delivery of the day, the leather ball spinning sharply off the rough patch. There is no roar of a crowd, only the rhythmic thud of bat on pad and the sharp voice of a coach correcting his wrist position. He wipes sweat from his brow, looking at the orange jersey hanging in the corner—the symbol of what he could become if he keeps believing.
Reader's Guide
The Sunrisers Hyderabad retained 22 players and released five players as they announced their retention list on 20 January 2021 ahead of the auction. The players' auction took place on 18 February 2021 in Chennai. The Sunrisers acquired services of two domestic players and an overseas player. Retained players included David Warner, Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Jonny Bairstow, Wriddhiman Saha, Shreevats Goswami, Priyam Garg, Virat Singh, Rashid Khan, Vijay Shankar, Mohammad Nabi, Abhishek Sharma, Mitchell Marsh, Jason Holder, Abdul Samad, Thangarasu Natarajan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shahbaz Nadeem, Khaleel Ahmed, Siddarth Kaul, Sandeep Sharma, Basil Thampi. Released players were Sanjay Yadav, Bavanaka Sandeep, Billy Stanlake, Fabian Allen, Prithvi Raj. Added players were Jagadeesha Suchith, Kedar Jadhav, Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Replacement players were Jason Roy, Sherfane Rutherford, Umran Malik.
Did You Know?
- Mohammad Nabi became the first player in the IPL history to take five catches in a single match.
- Trevor Bayliss and Brad Haddin stepped down as the head-coach and assistant coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad following the last-place finish.
- VVS Laxman stepped down as mentor to take the job as the Director of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy.
- On 23 December 2021, Tom Moody was announced as the head-coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2022 Indian Premier League with Simon Katich appointed as the assistant-coach. Dale Steyn, Brian Lara and Hemang Badani we
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary role of the Sunrisers Hyderabad Academy?
It functions as a dedicated training ground designed to nurture raw talent into professional cricketers for the franchise. This program establishes a sustainable pipeline that ensures long-term growth alongside the senior team's competitive goals.
Where does the academy conduct its main development work?
Recruitment targets local youth specifically in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to find regional potential. This strategy aims to bridge local talent with the high standards required in professional cricket.
How does this unit assist the senior IPL team?
While the main squad competes for trophies, the academy quietly identifies young bowlers and batsmen for future roles. It serves as a crucial ground where promising amateurs are molded into professionals embodying the franchise's identity.
Is the Sunrisers Hyderabad Academy currently active?
The facility remains operational under the official affiliation of the IPL franchise. Its ongoing work is essential for maintaining a consistent flow of new players into professional circuits.
What specific qualities do scouts prioritize in candidates?
Recruiters seek athletes who display both technical skill and the specific attitude associated with the Sunrisers brand. The ultimate mission involves shaping tomorrow's stars within Hyderabad itself to advance Indian cricket.
More in Stadium & Fan Culture
Related in Sunrisers Hyderabad
Links follow this subject's own source article.
Elsewhere in the Sunrisers Hyderabad universe
Spotted an error? Know more?
This is a living reference — every entry is fact-audited, and reader corrections feed straight into our audit queue. Suggest an edit · See this site's audit record