The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have named former Proteas assistant coach Adrian Birrell head coach ahead of the inaugural edition of the SA20.
Birrell resigned as Boland’s head coach earlier this year. He has since been succeeded by former Proteas batsman and new Boland head coach JP Duminy.
The Sunrisers have also appointed Warriors assistant coach Baakier Abrahams in the same role – and former Proteas star Dale Steyn bowling coach.
The Eastern Cape team is owned by Sun TV Network Limited, who also own the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape coaching staff
- Head coach: Adrian Birrell
- Assistant coach: Baakier Abrahams
- Batting coach: Hemang Bedani
- Bowling coach: Dale Steyn
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have signed Dolphins seamer Ottneil Baartman and Proteas batsman Aiden Markram.
They will be able to complete the rest of the 17-man squad at 19 September 2022’s player auction.
The first match of the SA20 is scheduled for 17 January 2023.
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