Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan has been made the mentor of IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka gave this information in a press conference in Kolkata. He also said about the team captain KL Rahul that he is like a family member. Before Zaheer, Gautam Gambhir was the mentor of LSG in the 2022 season. Gambhir became the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023, after which the post of LSG mentor was vacant. The post of bowling coach is currently vacant in Lucknow. The team’s previous bowling coach Morne Morkel has joined Team India. In such a situation, Zaheer can also play the role of bowling coach along with mentor. Zaheer was the cricket director of Mumbai Indians (MI) from 2018 to 2022. Zaheer played 100 IPLs
As a player, Zaheer has experience of 100 IPL matches. He has played for Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai, he took 102 wickets in 100 matches. He played his last IPL match in 2017. Why 2 IN 1 role for Zaheer? Zaheer will work with Langer, Klusener
Currently, Lucknow has head coach Justin Langer and assistant coaches Lance Klusener and Adam Voges. Now Zaheer Khan will also join the franchise. Zaheer has experience of playing 300 international matches
Zaheer Khan has played 92 Tests, 200 ODIs and 17 T20 matches for India. He has 311 Test, 282 ODI and 17 T20 wickets to his name.
