The current week will witness some intense action with the high-octane Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) starting on November 22, while the mega auctions for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will also be scheduled around the same time. , November 24 and 25.

Interestingly, a key member of the Australian cricket team will have to briefly step down from his BGT duties in order to fulfill his IPL responsibilities.

Former New Zealand captain and spinner Daniel Vettori, who works as a bowling coach for the Australian team, is also the head coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL.

Speaking about the development, a Team Australia spokesperson told ESPNcricinfo:

“We are very supportive of Dan’s role as head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Dan will complete final preparation for the first Test before attending the IPL auction. “He will then be with the team for the rest of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.”

The 45-year-old is among the few coaches in world cricket to simultaneously serve as permanent assistant coach for an international team, full-time head coach for an IPL franchise and head coach of Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.

Cricket Australia seeks new bowling coach to replace Daniel Vettori

Daniel Vettori has served as Australia’s bowling coach in all formats since 2022, working alongside his old friend Andrew McDonald and his contributions are understandably highly valued by Cricket Australia (CA), giving him the flexibility to pursue coaching opportunities. franchise training along with your national team. team commitments.

In recent years, Vettori has occasionally stepped away from international series due to franchise commitments, and replacement coaches have replaced him. However, this will be the first time he has abandoned mid-Test to participate in the IPL auction. Last year he managed to balance his duties, completing Australia’s series against Pakistan before traveling to India for the inter-match auction.

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Cricket Australia has also begun searching for a full-time national bowling coach who can step in during tours that Vettori cannot attend.

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