The Lucknow Super Giants have made a significant addition to their coaching staff, welcoming former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their mentor for the upcoming IPL season. Khan, a legendary figure in Indian cricket, brings a wealth of experience and leadership qualities to the role.
Speaking about his new role, Zaheer Khan emphasized his commitment to fostering a strong cricketing culture within the team. “As a mentor, it will be my responsibility to build the culture of cricket at LSG,” he stated.
Team owner Sanjiv Goenka expressed his delight at securing Khan’s services, highlighting his winning mentality. “I needed somebody with a habit of winning and Zaheer comes with that mindset,” Goenka remarked.
During a conversation with TOI, Goenka and Khan shed light on various aspects of the team’s future, including their stance on the retention policy, the recent incident involving captain KL Rahul, and their interest in participating in The Hundred.
While Goenka remained tight-lipped about the team’s retention plans, he acknowledged Rahul’s significant contribution to the team and his personal connection with the star batsman. Khan echoed these sentiments, emphasizing Rahul’s importance to the team since its inception.
On the subject of the controversial “Impact Sub” rule, Khan expressed a positive outlook, highlighting its potential to showcase the talent of uncapped Indian players. He believes the rule has paved the way for young players to shine and anticipates a strong showing in the upcoming mega-auction.
As the team prepares for the new season, Khan’s expertise as a top-class player and manager will undoubtedly prove invaluable. He aims to elevate the team’s performance and guide them towards continued success in the IPL.
Goenka, meanwhile, expressed his comfort with the periodic mega auctions, acknowledging their potential to disrupt team balance but recognizing their role in injecting fresh talent into the league.
