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[Saba Sports News] Ahead of the new IPL season, James Franklin, a former New Zealand all-rounder, is poised to become the bowling coach for Sunrisers Hyderabad, replacing Dale Steyn, who stepped down for personal reasons. Franklin, known for his left-arm seam bowling, will embark on his first IPL coaching stint with Sunrisers, bringing his rich cricketing background, including a successful tenure with Mumbai Indians.
Collaborating with head coach Daniel Vettori, Franklin is set to enhance the bowling strength of Sunrisers, leveraging their prior teamwork at Middlesex and Birmingham Phoenix, alongside his recent coaching role at Durham and Islamabad United in the PSL. The Sunrisers’ squad, featuring notable pacers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Pat Cummins, along with rising stars such as Umran Malik, is looking to make a significant impact this season under Aiden Markram’s captaincy, especially after recent seasons saw the team struggling to find form.
The team has experienced notable shifts in leadership, with changes in coaching and captaincy contributing to its inconsistent performances. The upcoming season presents a crucial opportunity for Franklin and Vettori to steer Sunrisers Hyderabad toward success, aiming to rebuild the team’s confidence and strategic approach in the highly competitive IPL environment.