The appointment marks the return of veteran pace bowler Zaheer Khan to the IPL fold after two years, having been associated with five-time champions Mumbai Indians from 2018-2022.
Zaheer Khan is set to join IPL side Lucknow Super Giants as a mentor. (Photo: AFP)
New Delhi: Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants are set to appoint former India pacer Zaheer Khan as their mentor ahead of the mega auction. The appointment marks the return of the veteran pace bowler to the IPL fold after two years, having been associated with five-time champions Mumbai Indians from 2018-2022.
While the appointment of Zaheer is certain, a formal unveiling will take place at the RPSG Group Headquarters. “Zaheer has been appointed as team mentor and the unveiling will happen later today,” sources told PTI.
Zaheer to fill vacant role left by Gautam Gambhir
The former India pacer will take up the role left vacant by the head coach of Indian team Gautam Gambhir last year, when he joined his former franchise Kolkata Knight Riders and guided them to the IPL 2024 title. In his earlier stint with the Mumbai Indians. Zaheer first served as the director of cricket before taking on the role of head of global development.
Super Giants currently do not have a bowling coach after the departure of South African pacer Morne Morkel, who has joined Gambhir’s coaching staff. Apart from mentor role, Zaheer would also be involved in scouting and development of the players during the off season. Before his coaching career, Zaheer played for three IPL franchises – Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Daredevils.
In his glittering IPL career, the former Indian pace bowler appeared in 100 matches for all these teams, claiming 102 wickets at an economy rate of 7.58. His final appearance in the IPL was in 2017 when he captained the Delhi Daredevils, after which he retired from all forms of cricket.
LSG have Justin Langer as head coach with the Australian replacing Andy Flower before the last IPL as he is set to continue with his deputies Lance Klusener and Adam Voges.
(With PTI inputs)
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