Lucknow Super Giants has announced the appointment of former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody as their Global Director of Cricket ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season. This will reflect the franchise’s desire to have a far stronger cricketing structure and long-term strategy in place as they look to make things more cohesive across domestic and international formats.
“Experience. Vision. Leadership. Welcome aboard the Super Giants Universe, Tom Moody!” the franchise said in the announcement post on social media, highlighting his stature and experience in world cricket.
Experience. Vision. Leadership. 🫡
Welcome aboard the Super Giants Universe, Tom Moody! 💙 pic.twitter.com/DofUZopQpx
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) November 4, 2025
Tom Moody Returns to IPL as Coach
Tom Moody is no stranger to the IPL environment. He was previously head coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad, having guided the franchise to its first-ever title back in 2016 while consistently qualifying for playoffs afterward.
Moody has been involved in multiple cricketing and consultancy roles across leagues and national boards since he stepped down from SRH when Brian Lara took over as head coach in 2022.
For Lucknow Super Giants, who have made two playoff berths since their inaugural year in 2022 but could not progress further, Moody brings a lot of leadership experience and strategic acumen.
Tom Moody’s appointment as Global Director of Cricket suggests that his role has become much larger, which will influence not only the IPL team but also the cricketing vision, talent scouting, and player development programs of the Super Giants.
Who is Tom Moody?
Tom Moody was born on October 2, 1965, in Adelaide, Australia. He is a tall, imposing all-rounder with hard hitting and effective medium pace bowling.
Tom Moody represented Australia in 8 Tests and 76 ODIs, scoring 1667 runs with the help of two hundreds and one fifty while claiming 54 wickets across formats.
Moody was part of Australia’s 1987 and 1999 World Cup-winning squad, making him one of the few cricketers to have won two World Cups as a player.
Tom Moody’s Record as Coach ?
But beyond Moody’s international career, he had been the dominant force in Sheffield Shield cricket, scoring more than 21,000 first-class runs with 64 centuries and taking 361 wickets-a record which cements his reputation as one of the most successful all-rounders in Australian domestic history.
After retirement, Moody took up coaching and administration and was widely praised for his analytical mind and man-management skills.
Apart from the IPL, Moody has coached in the Big Bash League (BBL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and remained Sri Lanka’s national coach from 2005 to 2007, taking them to the 2007 World Cup final.
What Tom Moody Brings To LSG?
The appointment of Tom Moody gives a significant fillip to LSG’s ambitions in the IPL 2026 season. With his proven record in franchise cricket, an eye for young talent, and acumen for the T20 format, he can play an important role in shaping the Super Giants into genuine title contenders in the coming years.
