CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -This will be Lara’s first stint as the head coach of a T20 team. According to ESPNCricinfo, SRH and Tom Moody came to a mutual agreement to part ways; Moody was appointed the director of cricket at International League T20 side Desert Vipers.

Detailed explanation-2: -“Announcement The cricketing legend Brian Lara will be our head coach for the upcoming #IPL seasons. #OrangeArmy, ” tweeted the handle of the franchise.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the Indian Premiere League (IPL) 2022, David Warner was the captain of the SRH team. Some other reports said that bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar could also become the captain because, in the last season, he led the team in the absence of both Kane Williamson and David Warner.

Detailed explanation-4: -Following SRH’s eighth-place finish in IPL 2022, Tom Moody stepped down as head coach on 2 September 2022. It was his second stint in the role. Sunrisers had won the fewest matches in the two previous seasons, only nine in all. Brian Lara, SRH batting coach in 2022, has taken over as head coach for IPL 2023.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 23 (ANI): South Africa batter Aiden Markram has been named the captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2023 as announced by the franchise on Thursday.