Sunrisers Hyderabad Sign Gerald Coetzee to Replace Injured David Payne
Sunrisers Hyderabad Sign Gerald Coetzee As Replacement For Injured Fast Bowler
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Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for the injured David Payne for the remainder of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Payne, who took 2 wickets in 2 matches, is sidelined due to an ankle injury.
- 01Gerald Coetzee replaces David Payne for the rest of IPL 2026.
- 02Payne was ruled out due to an ankle injury after playing 2 matches.
- 03Coetzee has 67 international wickets across formats for South Africa.
- 04He has previously played 14 IPL matches, taking 15 wickets.
- 05Coetzee joins SRH for a fee of INR 2 Crore.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have officially signed Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for the injured David Payne for the remainder of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Payne, who participated in 2 matches and claimed 2 wickets, is out due to an ankle injury. Coetzee, a right-arm fast bowler from South Africa, has an impressive record with 67 international wickets across 4 Tests, 14 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 18 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He has prior IPL experience, having played 14 matches and taken 15 wickets while representing the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians. Coetzee will join SRH for a fee of INR 2 Crore (approximately $240,000 USD).
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The addition of Gerald Coetzee could strengthen SRH's bowling lineup, potentially improving their performance in the ongoing IPL season.
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