After being appointed because the strategic advisor of Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG), veteran New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson stated it is all the time a particular feeling for him to be concerned within the IPL, which he phrases as ‘one of the best franchise competitors within the sport’. Williamson had been part of the Durban’s Tremendous Giants, the sister franchise of LSG, on this 12 months’s SA20. In 79 IPL matches, whereas turning out for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, Williamson made 2128 runs at a median of 35.46 and a strike fee of 125.61, together with being the main run-getter within the 2018. season.
“I am actually excited to be becoming a member of LSG. They’ve a vastly gifted squad and an amazing group of coaches which I am wanting ahead to working alongside facet. “It is all the time particular being concerned within the IPL, one of the best franchise competitors within the sport,” stated Williamson, who continues to be lively in worldwide cricket, in a press release issued by the franchise on Thursday.
The franchise additionally confirmed the addition of Carl Crowe as their new spin bowling coach. Crowe, who performed 42 first-class matches in England and beforehand labored with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as their spin bowling coach, joins a training setup led by Justin Langer, who has been retained as head coach, and Bharat Arun, the bowling coach, who was additionally with KKR until IPL 2025.
“We enter each IPL season stuffed with hope and expectation. 2026 is not any exception and we’re excited concerning the work we now have forward of us as we proceed constructing a franchise into one the Goenka household, our gamers, sponsors, supporters and followers are all immensely happy with. “The work hasn’t stopped for the reason that finish of final season as we put together to make our mark on this season’s IPL. The hope, expectation and fervour for LSG is rising strongly. We’re wanting ahead to strengthening our squad within the coming months. And, we look ahead to seeing Ekana bathed in blue when the season kicks off,” stated Langer. By the way, Langer and Williamson have been collectively at London Spirit throughout this 12 months’s The Hundred.
Although LSG hasn’t nonetheless formally introduced Zaheer Khan’s departure after being their mentor in IPL 2025, the franchise continues to be but to verify if assistant coaches Lance Klusener, Vijay Dahiya and Rajat. Bhatia will retain their roles within the workforce for subsequent 12 months’s competitors.