Daniel Vettori

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured third place in IPL 2026 playoffs with a dominant win, setting up an Eliminator. Coach Daniel Vettori praised the team's resilience after a shaky start, highlighting the strong top order and crucial contributions from the middle order and bowling attack. Despite missing a top-two spot on net run rate, Vettori expressed satisfaction with their nine wins.

From being released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru to returning as a mid-season replacement and eventually leading the franchise to its maiden IPL title, Rajat Patidar's journey has been one of persistence and patience. Built on calmness rather than flamboyance, the 32-year-old has grown into a composed leader who now stands two wins away from joining an elite list of IPL captains with back-to-back titles.

Former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla questioned Sunrisers Hyderabad's aggressive batting approach after their crushing defeat to Gujarat Titans. Despite a chaseable target of 169, SRH collapsed spectacularly, losing wickets early while attempting big shots. Head coach Daniel Vettori defended the team's philosophy, calling it a rare off-day.

Pat Cummins opens up on SRH’s fearless brand of cricket, the changing landscape of T20 batting, workload management, and surviving as an all-format fast bowler. The Australia captain also reflects on leadership, adapting to modern cricket, and the “wow” moment Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced while taking on bowlers in the IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori anticipates a tough contest against Punjab Kings, emphasizing the importance of Nitish Kumar Reddy's potential return for team balance. Punjab Kings' assistant coach Brad Haddin highlighted the need for early wickets against SRH's explosive openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, as his team aims for peak performance towards the tournament's end.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Nitish Kumar Reddy is set to return for their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, according to head coach Daniel Vettori. Reddy's availability is seen as vital for SRH's balance, bolstering both their batting and bowling ahead of the high-stakes encounter as the playoff race tightens.

Hyderabad and Punjab are poised for a high-scoring IPL 2026 encounter on a batting paradise. Both teams boast explosive Powerplay and middle-overs scoring, with star batsmen set to light up the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Despite recent losses, Punjab's bowlers face a stern test on a pitch favouring batsmen, while Hyderabad aims to rebound.

Sunrisers Hyderabad face Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium with both teams level on six points. Led by Ishan Kishan, SRH have mixed form but strong home results. Pat Cummins remains unavailable due to injury and is expected to return later, giving Delhi Capitals a chance in a closely contested match.

In an exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com, the all-rounder opens up on the need of not overdoing things, the mental toughness, awareness about his game and the dream of playing for India in 2027 ODI World Cup.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, buoyed by a commanding 65-run win over KKR, are set to host Lucknow Super Giants. After an opening loss, their batting prowess shone with a season-high 226/8. The team awaits Pat Cummins' return, with coach Daniel Vettori optimistic about his comeback after a back injury scan.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be without captain Pat Cummins for at least the first two weeks of the IPL as he recovers bowling fitness. Head coach Daniel Vettori confirmed Cummins' overall fitness is excellent, but his bowling workload is being carefully rebuilt. Ishan Kishan will captain in Cummins' absence, praised for his leadership and form.

Both Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad face a daunting challenge after high-scoring opening losses, struggling with bowling frailties and missing key players. Their bowling attacks were heavily punished, forcing coaches to rethink team combinations. KKR's middle order also showed weakness, while SRH conceded heavily in the Powerplay. Expect changes as both teams aim for a turnaround.

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori described his team's bowling effort in their IPL 2026 opener as "one of our poorer performances" after a six-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite posting 201/9, SRH struggled to contain RCB's batting, with Vettori citing missed lengths and a lack of discipline as key issues.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Ishan Kishan and Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill engaged in playful banter ahead of IPL 2026. Kishan will lead SRH in Pat Cummins' absence, with coach Daniel Vettori praising his confident leadership. The duo's light-hearted exchange, including jokes about captaincy and past glories, was well-received by fans.

Injuries are impacting IPL 2026 team plans, with Australian pacers Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood facing early absences. While Cummins' recovery is monitored and Hazlewood has joined RCB, Starc's return timeline remains uncertain, causing fan frustration. Delhi Capitals, heavily reliant on Starc, are reassessing strategies to end their playoff drought.

Kolkata Knight Riders face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL 2026 clash, both seeking their first win after opening defeats. KKR's bowling attack, particularly spinners Narine and Chakravarthy, needs to find form at their Eden Gardens fortress. SRH also grapple with bowling vulnerabilities despite a strong batting lineup. Both teams aim to secure vital points.

Virender Sehwag has put Daniel Vettori in the same league as Shane Warne and Anil Kumble and said that he is the best tweaker in the world at present.

IPL 2026 begins March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad. All teams have finalised coaching staffs featuring experienced names. Andy Flower leads RCB, Stephen Fleming heads CSK, while Mahela Jayawardene guides MI. Other teams also boast strong coaching setups, setting the stage for a competitive season.

New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori, who is suffering from a groin injury, is likely to miss the two-match Test series against India, starting from August 23.

New Zealand Cricket on Monday retired spin legend Daniel Vettori's jersey no. 11 as a mark of respect to the much-admired former captain's achievements. In fact, it's not just Vettori, NZC will retire the jerseys of all those cricketers who have represented the Black Caps in more than 200 ODIs.

Daniel Vettori, with Kumar Sangakkara's wicket at Colombo SSC, has completed his 300 Test wickets and with it became the first left-arm spinner to accomplish the feat.

Daniel Vettori will find it tough to handle the twin responsibilities of coaching and captaining New Zealand when they square off against Pakistan in an ODI series in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from November 3, feels Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam.

Cricket has seen several players embrace spectacles, turning them into iconic identities and fashion statements. From Percy Fender's rimless glasses to Daniel Vettori's preference for eyewear, these cricketers added character to their game. Players like Clive Lloyd and Vizzy also made their mark with distinctive eyewear, showcasing that vision and style can go hand-in-hand on the cricket field.

In the match against Afghanistan, Santner claimed figures of 3-39 as the Afghans were dismissed for just 139, resulting in a 149-run victory for New Zealand. With this performance, Santner's total ODI wickets reached 102, and he currently leads the bowling charts in the World Cup with an impressive average of just over 15. Former Kiwi spinner Daniel Vettori concluded his career with 297 ODI wickets for New Zealand, along with 8 more with a World XI team.

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori has sorted out the recent glove controversy by making it clear in a text message to Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin that he did not intend to refer him as a cheat.

Sunrisers Leeds' acquisition of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed at The Hundred auction sparked controversy in India. Head coach Daniel Vettori clarified the move was a purely cricketing decision after missing out on Adil Rashid. Vettori emphasised that no internal discussions about avoiding Pakistani players occurred, focusing solely on the best available talent for the team's strategy.

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori won the toss and decided to bowl first Against Australia in the fifth and final One-Day International at Brisbane.

Bangladesh's spin bowling consultant Daniel Vettori conceded that early sunset in Kolkata could pose a massive challenge for his team's batsmen during the "twilight" hours of the upcoming historic Day/Night Test against India starting on Friday.

Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first against Delhi Daredevils in the third game of the Indian Premier League.