Former Indian off-spinner Zaheer Khan is in talks with IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants to play the role of a mentor in the team. The position was previously held by current Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and could be filled by one of his former teammates in the coming days.
Not only could Zaheer prove to be a good mentor for the IPL team, but he could also provide valuable inputs to the team’s bowlers during the season. LSG have not gotten a mentor since the departure of Gautam Gambhir, and they also saw Morne Morkel step down as the bowling coach earlier.
Morkel has rejoined Gambhir, his former KKR captain, as the new bowling coach of Team India. Earlier, Zaheer Khan was one of the names doing the rounds for the post in Team India’s coaching staff but talks did not come to fruition.
Zaheer Khan would work alongside head coach Justin Langer and other coaches including Adam Voges, Lance Klusener and Jonty Rhodes if he is to take up the role in the team.
The former Indian cricketer has had a prolific career with the Indian cricket team and was one of the unsung heroes of the 2011 ODI World Cup triumph.
The lethal quick-pacer featured for Team India in 92 Test matches, 200 ODIs and 17 T20Is, apart from 100 IPL matches. LSG will be looking to turn their fortunes around next season as they are yet to win the elusive title. LSG finished in the top four in their first two seasons but failed to qualify for the playoffs last year due to a subpar run rate.
With the mega IPL 2025 auction just around the corner, LSG and all other franchises will be looking to grab the best of the lot this year and end the season with the golden trophy in their hands.
First published: August 20, 2024 | 11:09 am IS
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