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After the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) approached former India middle-order batter and NCA Chief, VVS Laxman, new reports reveal that Zaheer Khan is set to be roped in as their mentor ahead of IPL 2025. A report from Cricbuzz added that Zaheer Khan is in negotiations with LSG for the mentor role.
It is to be noted that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are without a mentor since former India cricketer, Gautam Gambhir left the franchise after IPL 2023 to make a move to his former franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), with whom he eventually lifted the third IPL title. Moreover, Morne Morkel’s departure from LSG has additionally opened a new vacancy in the setup and if the talks turn into fruition, Zaheer Khan might replace the two prominent figures.
Moreover, sources within the IPL suggest that Zaheer Khan is being considered for the role that Gambhir held previously along with which he could add on to the expertise in the bowling setup. Furthermore, he also could be a key interlocutor between the players and the management.
Zaheer Khan to join head coach Justin Langer in LSG
If Zaheer joins the Lucknow-based outfit, he could collaborate with former Australia head coach, Justin Langer and a strong team consisting of Adam Vogues Lance Klusener and Jonty Rhodes among others.
Moreover, several reports have revealed that LSG is the costliest team in the IPL that was bought in 2022 by Sanjiv Goenka. It has reached the top four stage in its first two season before missing out a playoff spot last year due to comparatively lower Net Run Rate (NRR). In the 2024 edition of the IPL, LSG finished at seventh place with only seven wins and as many losses from 14 league stage matches.
