5 most underrated coaches in cricket history

#3 Tom Moody

Moody's sharp tactical acumen helped oversee a productive phase for Sri Lanka

At almost two metres, Tom Moody cuts a physically imposing figure. However, hidden underneath his 'Long' frame is a sagacious mind capable of reading the game unlike any other in the modern era. The former Australian all-rounder's profound knowledge of the intricacies of cricket turned him into a natural coach after bidding adieu to his playing career in 2001.

Following stints as President/Coach of the Australian Cricketers' Association and Director of Cricket at Worcestershire, he replaced fellow countryman John Dyson as Sri Lanka's head coach in 2005. Having found an equally shrewd ally in skipper Mahela Jayawardene, Moody managed to extract the best out of a promising bunch of players. A 2-0 Test clean-sweep against the visiting South African team as well as an emphatic 5-0 ODI series victory in England were among the highlights of his journey.

Despite overseeing Sri Lanka's surge to the final of the 2007 World Cup, he relinquished his post due to personal reasons. Since their debut in the Indian Premier League in 2013, Moody has been the head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad with significant success.

Coaching Stints

Sri Lanka (2005-2007)