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IOL News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
DSG reappoints Lance Klusener despite dismal SA20 season
LANCE Klusener, coach of Durban's Super Giants has come under scrutiny due to his tactics of shifting some players from their natural positions. | Sportzpics However, Klusener, a respected figure in global cricket and one of South Africa's most celebrated all-rounders, did take the side to the final of the SA20 in the second season despite going on to lose to the Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands. The Durban-based franchise reappointed Klusener despite having led the team to six losses in the third and previous edition of the tournament, as they finished at the bottom of the standings with only two victories to their name. TO the surprise of many, Durban's Super Giants delightedly announced on Tuesday that Lance Klusener will return as the franchise's head coach for the upcoming 2025/26 SA20 season, marking his fourth consecutive year leading the franchise. 𝐇𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞. 𝐇𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭. 𝐇𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐬. 👊 Lance Klusener continues to lead the charge as our Head Coach 💙🤝 Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. The 53-year-old is also involved in the RPSG Group in the Indian Premier League under the Lucknow Super Giants as assistant coach and thus understands the vision of the franchise, a feat that makes him a perfect fit for the DSG. 'It's a privilege to continue this journey with the Durban's Super Giants and the RPSG Group. The support and belief shown in me are deeply appreciated. I look forward to building something even more special this season,' Klusener said. 'We've laid the foundation over the past three years. Now, it's time to build a team that can consistently challenge for the title and make Durban proud. "Durban is my home. Coaching this franchise is more than a job, it's a mission to build something enduring with our fans and players.' With the SA20 auction set for September 9, Klusener will be hoping to bolster his squad for what is a highly anticipated fourth season. 'We've done a deep review of our past season and have identified key areas for improvement. This auction gives us a crucial opportunity to strengthen our squad and return to our best.' The Super Giants will play the tournament opener at the picturesque Newlands against defending champions MI Cape Town on Boxing Day before they host them at Kingsmead on December 28. They will then host the Joburg Super Kings before they go back on the road on January 1.
India.com
15-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Star cricketer and member of Rishabh Pant's LSG to return in his role for Sanjiv Goenka's team, his name is…
Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener is the assistant coach of Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Klusener, on the finest finishers of the game, plays second fiddle to head coach Justin Langer at LSG. However, when it comes Sanjiv Goenka's other team – Durban Super Giants in SA20 league – Klusener is the man in charge. On Tuesday, the DSG management announced that Klusener will be back in his role as the head coach of the Durban-based franchise for the SA20 2025-26 season. The 53-year-old has been associated with the Durban Super Giants for the last four years, since their inaugural SA20 season. Under his guidance, the team reached the SA20 finals in Season 2, and although Season 3 was a challenging campaign, the franchise remains committed to its long-term vision of building a title-winning unit. Durban is my home, coaching this franchise is more than a job: Lance Klusener Klusener turned out in 49 Tests and 171 ODI matches for South Africa. He scored 1906 Test runs and 3576 runs in ODI cricket. 'It's a privilege to continue this journey with the Durban's Super Giants and the RPSG Group. The support and belief shown in me is deeply appreciated. I look forward to building something even more special this season,' Klusener said. 'We've laid the foundation over the past three years. Now, it's time to build a team that can consistently challenge for the title and make Durban proud. Durban is my home. Coaching this franchise is more than a job—it's a mission to build something enduring with our fans and players,' he added. Lance Klusener grateful for owner Sanjiv Goenka's support Indian industrialist and owner of RPSG group, Sanjiv Goenka, is the owner of Durban Super Giants like LSG in IPL as well. Head coach Klusener also expressed gratitude to the ownership group. 'Working with Dr. Sanjiv Goenka and the RPSG Group has been one of the most professionally rewarding relationships in my coaching career. Their clarity of vision and commitment to the players and fans makes this franchise truly world-class,' Klusener said. Meanwhile, Goenka was delighted to retain the services of Klusener as head coach of DSG. 'Lance brings a unique blend of strategic clarity, composure under pressure, and deep understanding of the modern T20 landscape. His alignment with our vision for the Durban's Super Giants makes him the ideal leader to continue shaping the team's future,' Goenka said.
The South African
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Where is Proteas legend Lance Klusener now?
It has now been two decades since we last saw Lance Klusener play in the colours of the Proteas. Nicknamed 'The Zulu,' Klusener was well-known for his aggressive batting style, his ability to bowl effectively, and his knack for taking wickets during critical moments. Although he played in 171 One Day Internationals and 49 Test matches, Klusener is most remembered for his remarkable performance in the 1999 World Cup, where he almost led the Proteas to the final. His baseball-style backlift and thunderous hitting made him a legend in South African cricket. He was named Man of the Tournament during the 1999 World Cup, where he truly shone. The following year, he was recognised as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2000. Lance Klusener made his international debut in 1996 and peaked between 1998 and 2001. Unfortunately, after the 2003 World Cup, he played only a handful of matches due to ongoing ankle injuries and a public dispute with then South African captain Graeme Smith. After retiring from all forms of cricket in 2010, the former Proteas all-rounder transitioned into coaching. From 2012 to 2016, he served as head coach of the Dolphins, a team he represented during his playing career. Subsequently, Klusener had a brief tenure with the Zimbabwe national team and then joined Rajshahi Kings in the Bangladesh Premier League as head coach. He has also worked as a batting coach for the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Since 2022, Lance Klusener has been the head coach of the Durban's Super Giants in SA20. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
