Sunrisers Hyderabad Parts Ways With Foreign Pace Gun Ahead Of IPL Mega Auction

Ahead of the Mega Auction for IPL 2025 there is a lot of intrigue on the players who will be retained. With the retention deadline incoming, IPL 2024 finalists in Sunrisers Hyderabad has officially parted ways with overseas pace gun and maestro who was instrumental in their success last season. 

Renowned for his cricket talent, Dale Steyn resigns as Sunrisers Hyderabad 's fast bowling coach for the Indian Premier League. A key figure in international cricket, Steys reveals his leaving but guarantees ongoing coaching relations with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in South Africa. The IPL team will undergo a major change after his departure.

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Dale Steyn reveals that he won’t be returning to India for the IPL 2025 

Former fast bowler Dale Steyn, who coached Sunrisers Hyderabad 's fast bowling for IPL 2024, revealed on X (previously Twitter) his intention to resign from this post on October 17.

Previously representing clubs like RCB, Gujarat Titans , and SRH in the IPL , Steyn confirmed he will not be returning to India for the following year's event. Rather, he intends to concentrate on his SA20 league performance with Sunrisers Eastern Cape, hoping to help them to win their third straight championship. Dale Steyn on X announced: 

“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,”

In December 2021, Dale Steyn was hired as Sunrisers Hyderabad 's fast bowling coach, a role he held for three years. He was instrumental in the growth of players like Umran Malik, who attracted attention in IPL 2022 by bowling 22 wickets in 14 matches and then qualified for the Indian national squad.

Steyn teamed with Australia's ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins, who was brought on board as the Orange Army captain after acquisition for ₹20.50 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. Despite his efforts, SRH has yet to win an IPL trophy in recent years after they won it last in 2016.