Dale Steyn confirms his unavailability for IPL 2025

Former South Africa paceman Dale Steyn confirmed on October 17 (Thursday) that he won’t be available as the bowling coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 41-year-old, however, will continue to work with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 in his home country.

"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,” Steyn posted on X.

Steyn also missed the last season of IPL, where SRH lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the finale. In his absence, the Orange Army brought in former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin as their bowling coach. Franklin worked alongside head coach Daniel Vettori and is now likely to continue his role at SRH.

Steyn, who last played an IPL game in 2020, featured in 95 matches in the tournament. The right-arm pacer claimed 97 wickets at an impressive economy of 6.92 and an average of 25.86. He represented the now-defunct Deccan Chargers (DCH) and Gujarat Lions (GL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Sunrisers during his playing days.

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