Former India player Badani, who coached the Delhi Capitals in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), will have former England star Ian Bell as assistant coach, according to reports in the local media.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to the reports, former Scotland men\u2019s head coach Shane Burger is in charge of the men\u2019s bowling programme. Burger brings considerable coaching experience, having previously worked with KZN Inland and the Dolphins in South Africa before taking charge of Scotland, and is currently working with Hampshire Cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He will be supported by former India international Mohit Sharma. Sharma represented India across all three formats and is considered a death bowling expert during his career in the IPL.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former Ireland international John Mooney completes the men\u2019s coaching team as fielding coach. He will be responsible for helping the squad maintain consistently high standards across all areas of their fielding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
These appointments add a broad range of international, domestic, and franchise experience to Southern Brave\u2019s coaching structure as preparations continue for the 2026 season of The Hundred.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The women\u2019s coaching team will be led by Batty, along with assistant coach Anya Shrubsole, while Tharindu Perera will oversee the side\u2019s batting programme, having previously held coaching roles across domestic and international teams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
These appointments add a broad range of international, domestic, and franchise experience to Southern Brave\u2019s coaching structure as preparations continue for the 2026 season of The Hundred.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former England international Jenny Gunn completes the women\u2019s coaching team as the fielding coach, according to reports in the local media. Gunn brings extensive international experience as a player in The Hundred and will work with the squad to develop their decision-making, athleticism, and fielding standards, the reports said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n