IPL 2024: Dale Steyn To Step Down As Sunrisers Hyderabad's Bowling Coach: Report

IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad are reportedly, eyeing a new bowling as Dale Steyn is potentially stepping down. Read below.

James Franklin has been rumoured to replace the Proteas legend as SRH's bowling coach

Source : @cricbuzz / X

Indian Premeir League 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling coach Dale Steyn has reportedly, decided to step down from the position. As reported by Cricbuzz, the Orange Army are making mulitple crucial decision as there is reportedly, a swap in captaincy as weel, with 'Treble ICC Trophy-winning' captain from Australia, Pat Cummins, is also replacing South African all-rounder Aiden Markram as the skipper of the franchise.

🚨#IPL2024 update🚨

⚡️ Steyn seeks a break as SRH eye new bowling coach
⚡️ Cummins expected to be named new SRH skipper@vijaymirror has more - https://t.co/xj2Ycujz0v pic.twitter.com/idcGlyuyM2

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 2, 2024

🚨 James Franklin steps in to replace Dale Steyn as bowling coach for IPL 2024. pic.twitter.com/44PlREUai9

— CricketGully (@thecricketgully) March 2, 2024

 

As per the reports, personal reasons are being stated as the reason behind the departure of Dale Steyn as SRH's head coach. Cricbuzz also reported that former Kiwi all-rounder, James Franklin, will be stepping in as the replacement.

 

Dale Steyn's Indian Premier League Career In A Nutshell

Dale Steyn is a legend of the sport and is considered by many as one of the greatest fast bowlers ever to grace the 22-yard pitch. A right-arm pacer with swing ability bothways, immense line and length, toe crushing yorkers, fierce attitude and never give up spirit, Steyn had it all and was nicknamed by his fans 'Steyn-gun', as the Proteas bowler delivered at the highest level.

Dale Steyn has had an exceptional IPL career as well and fared well in the sub-continent conditions with his evergreen consistency. In his 95 matches as a player in the world's ricest franchise league of cricket, the 'Steyn-gun' managed 97 wickets at an average of 25.86, with an economy of 6.92.

During his 11 seasons (starting from 2008, ending in 2020), Steyn represented a couple of franchises. The South African debuted with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008, and further went on to represent Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Lions.