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India.com
22-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Sanjeev Goenka's LSG likely to part ways with head coach Justin Langer after disappointing IPL 2025, Zaheer Khan to take charge
Zaheer Khan. New Delhi: Following two consecutive seasons without making the IPL playoffs, the Lucknow Super Giants are expected to dismiss head coach Justin Langer. Zaheer Khan is anticipated to replace him as the team's mentor. Langer, who succeeded Andy Flower in 2023, will likely lose his position with the Sanjiv Goenka-owned franchise. Despite two seasons under the leadership of Andy Langer, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) failed to reach the IPL playoffs. They finished seventh in IPL 2024, and in the current season, led by Rishabh Pant, they have been eliminated from playoff contention with two matches remaining. Aajkaal reports that Langer, intends to depart the team and has ceased communication with several senior players. The report further states that Zaheer Khan has assumed full responsibility for the team's management. The report clarifies that Langer and Zaheer lack a working relationship due to communication difficulties. Zaheer, a new father, is described as having integrated well with the team in a friendly capacity. An official announcement is anticipated shortly. Despite acquiring Rishabh Pant for a substantial Rs 27 crore at the mega auction, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have underperformed, winning only five of their twelve matches. Although their batting has been strong, their bowling attack, hampered by injuries, has significantly hindered the team's success. Rishabh Pant's performance has been a significant letdown for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He scored only 135 runs across 12 innings, including a single half-century. LSG's upcoming matches are against Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Mint
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Sanjiv Goenka-owned LSG likely to sack head coach Justin Langer after poor IPL 2025, Zaheer Khan tipped to take charge
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are likely to sack head coach Justin Langer after their failure to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs for two consecutive seasons with mentor Zaheer Khan expected to take charge. Langer, was appointed as the head coach of Sanjiv Goenka-owned LSG in 2023, replacing Andy Flower. However, in both the seasons under Langer, LSG failed to qualify for the playoffs. While they finished seventh in IPL 2024, this year, the Rishabh Pant-led side have already been eliminated from the race to the last four with two games left. According to sources quoted by Aajkaal, Langer wants to leave LSG and is no longer in talks with some of the senior cricketers in the team. The report also added that former India pacer Zaheer has taken on the entire responsibility of the team. The report further stated that Langer doesn't have a relationship with Zaheer either, due to a lack of understanding between the two. Zaheer, who recently became a father, has reportedly gelled well with the players as a friend, the report added. A formal announcement is expected soon. Having made all the noise during the mega auction with a ₹ 27 crore buy of Rishabh Pant, LSG failed to replicate the same on the field. In 12 matches so far, LSG has lost seven and won just five. While their batters did well, LSG were largely let down by their injury-hit bowling attack. One of the major disappointments has been Pant himself. The LSG captain managed just 135 runs in his 12 innings, with a sole fifty. LSG play the Gujarat Titans and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru next. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
