South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes believes Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as India’s head coach will lead to a stronger team. He praised Gambhir’s leadership skills and ability to make an impact, referencing his successful stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders. Rhodes also lauded Zaheer Khan’s appointment as mentor for the Lucknow Super Giants, emphasizing the importance of a calm head in tense situations.
Jonty Rhodes, fielding coach for the Lucknow Super Giants, weighed in on the rumors surrounding Rohit Sharma’s potential move to the team for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. While acknowledging Rohit’s talent and elegance, Rhodes emphasized that the team’s success shouldn’t depend on a single player and highlighted the importance of maintaining team balance. Rhodes also addressed the uncertainty surrounding KL Rahul’s future with LSG, stating he wouldn’t be involved in player retention decisions. Beyond his coaching role, Rhodes is also exploring new opportunities in cricket, including serving as a brand ambassador for the Pro Cricket League.
During the final delivery of the third over in the Lucknow Super Giants’ chase against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, a ball boy pulled off a spectacular catch near the boundary ropes. The ball boy’s fielding skills drew praise from commentators and even Jonty Rhodes, the fielding coach for Lucknow Super Giants. The match ended with KKR defeating LSG by 98 runs, but the ball boy’s catch remained a highlight of the game.
