IPL 2026: Tom Moody Joins Lucknow Super Giants
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Tom Moody Appointed Head Coach of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025
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Former Australian cricketer and experienced coach Tom Moody will take the helm of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, replacing Zaheer Khan.
Updated November 4, 2024, 11:36 GMT
Background: Moody’s Coaching Career
Tom Moody, who celebrated his 60th birthday in October 2024, boasts a distinguished coaching career.He previously coached the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in two separate stints. His first tenure, from 2013 to 2019, culminated in an IPL title win in 2016. He returned to SRH as director of cricket in 2021 before transitioning to head coach in 2022 following Trevor Bayliss’s departure.
Moody has also held coaching positions with other prominent teams, including the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League and the West Indies.
LSG’s Coaching Change and Recent Performance
Moody will succeed Zaheer khan, a former India fast bowler, who held the position for one season after being appointed for two years. Zaheer Khan and the Lucknow Super Giants mutually parted ways in September 2024.
LSG reached the playoffs in their inaugural 2022 and 2023 IPL seasons but failed to qualify in the 2024 season, finishing seventh with six wins from 14 matches. Their performance was uneven, securing five wins in their first eight games but only one in the subsequent six. They struggled at home, winning only two of seven matches played at the Ekana Stadium.
| Season | Matches Played | Wins | Playoff Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 9 | Yes |
| 2023 | 14 | 10 | Yes |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | No |
Looking Ahead to IPL 2025
The appointment of tom Moody signals LSG’s intent to revitalize their performance in the 2025 IPL season. Moody’s extensive experience and proven track record, particularly his success with SRH, are expected to bring a new dimension to the team’s strategy and player development. The focus will likely be on addressing the inconsistencies that plagued LSG in the latter half of the 2024 season and improving their home record.