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Hans India
a day ago
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- Hans India
Former India pacer Varun Aaron joins SRH as bowling coach
Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday appointed former India pacer Varun Aaron as their bowling coach for the 2026 IPL season. Aaron will take over from former New Zealand left-arm quick James Franklin. 'A fiery addition to our coaching staff! Welcome Varun Aaron as our new bowling coach,' the SRH announced on their X account. Aaron had played nine Tests and as many ODIs for India between 2011 and 2015. Aaron's last competitive match was a Vijay Hazare Trophy game for Jharkhand against Goa at Jaipur on January 5 earlier this year. However, Aaron brought curtains down on his playing career after Jharkhand failed to enter the knockout stages of the domestic 50-over competition. The 35-year-old had burst onto the scene as a young tearawaycapable of crossing the 150 kmph mark and it earned him immediate attention from the selectors. In fact, the top brass at that time wanted to invest heavily on him and the other blooming fast bowler — Umesh Yadav. While Umesh went on to play more than 50 Tests, Aaron soon slipped largely into an onlooker courtesy frequent injuries. Post-retirement, Aaron has moved on to become a TV pundit before joining the Hyderabad outfit in his new role.
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Business Standard
a day ago
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- Business Standard
Sunrisers Hyderabad rope in Varun Aaron as bowling coach for IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a strategic addition to their backroom staff by appointing former India pacer Varun Aaron as their new bowling coach for the 2026 Indian Premier League season. The 35-year-old, known for his raw pace and aggression during his playing days, is set to guide the 2016 IPL champions' bowling unit as they look to rebuild after a mixed 2025 campaign. Aaron brings a wealth of experience from both domestic and international cricket and has played for multiple franchises in the IPL. The franchise announced the move on social media, calling it a 'fiery addition' to the support staff. His inclusion signals a fresh approach by SRH as they aim to find consistency with their bowling core heading into IPL Season 19. Transition from the pitch to the dugout Varun Aaron's coaching journey comes soon after his official retirement earlier this year. Having spent over a decade in the cricketing circuit, he was often hailed as one of India's rare genuine fast bowlers. A franchise insider shared that Aaron's energy and insight were exactly what SRH needed to inspire their young pace battery. His appointment also marks the end of James Franklin's stint as the bowling coach, with the former New Zealand pacer having taken over from Dale Steyn last season. A journeyman with pace and grit Aaron's IPL journey saw him represent teams like Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and, most recently, Gujarat Titans. He last featured in the 2022 season, where he picked up two wickets in as many appearances for Gujarat, who went on to clinch the title that year. Across 52 IPL games, he claimed 44 wickets at an average of 33.66. Pace legacy and future vision The Jharkhand speedster first made headlines during the 2010–11 Vijay Hazare Trophy final by clocking over 150 kmph. He later broke into the Indian national setup in 2011, featuring in nine Tests and nine ODIs. A source close to the player revealed that Aaron is excited about this new role and believes it's the perfect opportunity to give back to the game by nurturing India's next generation of pacers.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Former India speedster Varun Aaron joins Sunrisers Hyderabad as new bowling coach
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad have roped in former India tearaway Varun Aaron as the new bowling coach ahead of the next season of the Indian Premier League. The Sunrisers took to X on Monday to announce Varun's appointment, which read, 'A fiery addition to our coaching staff! Welcome Varun Aaron as our new bowling coach.' Before Aaron's appointment, former New Zealand quick James Franklin served as SRH's bowling coach last season, replacing ex-South Africa speedster Dale Steyn. The 35-year-old, who announced his retirement at the beginning of the year, is set to replace Franklin and will work to fine-tune the 2016 IPL winners' bowling attack for the 19th season of the cash-rich league. Varun was a familiar face in the cash-rich league. He represented Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. His last appearance in the league dates back to the 2022 season. He made two appearances for Gujarat Titans, scything two wickets at an average of 26.00. Overall, Varun boasts 44 scalps in 52 matches at an average of 33.66. He lifted the title with GT in 2022. In a country that has starved for explosive pacers, Varun announced himself to the world as a genuine quick. He made the headlines by clocking 153 kph during the 2010-11 Vijay Hazare Trophy final against Gujarat. With the sheer pace with which he bowled and consistent performances, Varun looked set to become the next big thing in the world of cricket. Varun was awarded for his mouth-watering display in 2011 when he was named to the India Emerging Players squad that went to Australia. He earned a call-up to the India ODI squad for the series in England but sat on the bench for the entire series. Varun went on to make his ODI debut in October 2011, and a month later, he earned his maiden Test cap for India. With the rise of a new generation of pacers, Varun's opportunities became limited. He made nine appearances in Tests and nine in ODIs. During his time in red-ball cricket, Varun picked up 18 wickets, averaging 52.61. In the 50-over format, Varun scythed 11 scalps at an average of 38.09. Varun's last appearance in competitive cricket came in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy for Jharkhand against Goa. He ended the match with figures of 2/29 in his six-over spell as Jharkhand cruised to a comfortable 31-run victory with consummate ease. (ANI)
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
SRH Set To Release Shami? New Bowling Coach's Viral Video Sparks Speculations: Watch
SRH named Varun Aaron as bowling coach for IPL 2026. Soon after, a viral video showed Aaron predicting Shami's release—who took just 6 wickets in a poor 2025 season. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday made a significant change to their coaching staff. Following an underwhelming season in 2025, the franchise replaced bowling coach James Franklin with former India pacer Varun Aaron. SRH announced Aaron's signing via social media post on Monday evening, calling it a 'fiery edition' to the coaching staff. 'A fiery addition to our coaching staff! Welcome Varun Aaron as our new bowling coach," SRH announced on their X account. A fiery addition to our coaching staff! Welcome Varun Aaron as our new bowling coach 🔥🧡 #PlayWithFire — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) July 14, 2025 Soon after the announcement, a video went viral on social media where Aaron could be seen predicting Mohammad Shami's release from SRH ahead of the mini players' auction for IPL 2026. Aaron turned cricket expert for ESPN Cricinfo during the eighteenth edition of the Indian Premier League. In one of the discussions, the former pacer was asked to predict the players SRH might let go of. Aaron picked Shami, along with wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. 'I'd say Mohammad Shami [would be released], because he is obviously towards the back end of his career, struggling with his fitness and maybe Ishan Kishan, they got him at a big price, send them back into auction and try to get them for cheaper prices," Aaron had said. The Sunrisers acquired Shami for INR 10 crore while splurging INR 11.25 crore to get Ishan Kishan. But unfortunately, both Indian cricketers failed to prove their mettle. Shami bagged only 6 wickets in 9 matches, averaging 56.16. On the other hand, Kishan had a terrific start to his stint with the Orange Army. He smashed his maiden IPL ton on his SRH debut (against Rajasthan Royals) but lost his rhythm thereafter. The left-hand batter amassed 354 runs in 14 matches at an average of 35.40. About Varun Aaron Aaron played nine Tests and as many ODIs for India between 2011 and 2015. Aaron's last competitive match was a Vijay Hazare Trophy game for Jharkhand against Goa in Jaipur on January 5 earlier this year. However, Aaron ended his playing career after Jharkhand failed to enter the knockout stages of the domestic 50-over competition. The 35-year-old burst onto the scene as a young tearaway capable of crossing the 150 kmph mark, earning him immediate attention from the selectors. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 20:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Sunrisers Hyderabad Make Big Move, Appoint Former India Pacer As Bowling Coach For IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have appointed former India pacer Varun Aaron as their new bowling coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The 35-year-old will replace former New Zealand left-arm pacer James Franklin in the role. The 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) champions SRH announced the news of Varun's appointment on social media and welcomed the former India pacer to the coaching staff. "A fiery addition to our coaching staff! Welcome Varun Aaron as our new bowling coach," SRH wrote on X, formerly Twitter on Monday. Notably, this is the first time Varun will be working in a coaching capacity. He will work with the group of support staff, which is currently headed by Daniel Vettori. When it comes to his IPL career as a player, Aaron featured in nine seasons between 2011 and 2022, turning out for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Gujarat Titans. The tear-away pacer was part of the Gujarat Titans' title-winning campaign in 2022, which turned out to be his final season in the league. Overall, he played 52 IPL matches and claimed 44 wickets at an economy rate of 8.93. In total, Aaron has featured in 95 T20 matches, picking up 93 wickets. He has also donned the India jersey 18 times, with nine appearances each in ODIs and Tests. Aaron, whose career was stop-start due to multiple stress fractures, played nine Tests and nine ODIs for India. The Jharkhand fast bowler last turned out for his state side in the 2024–25 Vijay Hazare Trophy earlier this January. Following Jharkhand's exit from the tournament, the pacer announced his retirement from "representative cricket". A graduate of the MRF Pace Foundation, Aaron has been associated with the academy in Chennai as a consultant since mid-2024. Since his retirement, Aaron has also established himself as a cricket pundit, regularly appearing in media roles. The Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) finished the last season in sixth place with six wins and seven defeats in 14 games.
