Follows the announcement of the decision andy flower As the new head coach of the franchise, the team strengthens its backroom-staff lineup ahead of the all-important IPL auction.
“Gambhir brings with him a proven track record in IPL as captain for KKR. They also have a knack for grooming young talent, which Lucknow feels will suit them well ahead of what is expected to be a rough start in an increasingly competitive IPL scenario,” sources told TOI.
Gambhir is expected to play an advisory role in the franchise and will be a “guiding hand” when it comes to consolidating team plans and improving player performance. KKR won two IPL titles under Gambhir’s captaincy in 2012 and 2014.
The as yet unknown Lucknow franchise, which is hoping to target KL Rahul as the captaincy contender in the upcoming IPL auctions, now has two senior backroom staff members in Gambhir and Flower, with a no-nonsense approach, immense tactical With knowledge and in-depth outlook. towards the game. Both were hardcore batsmen of their time.
Lucknow IPL Franchise Sanjeev Goenka-led RPSG Group bought it for Rs 7090 crore. The $7 billion conglomerate has had its first stint in the IPL as the owner of the Rising Pune Supergiant franchise.
“Many thanks to Dr. Goenka and the RPSG group for presenting me with this wonderful opportunity. The fire of winning the competition still burns inside me. The desire to leave a legacy of winners still drives me round the clock. I am not an election. Will fight in a dressing room but for the soul and soul of Uttar Pradesh,” Gambhir said on his appointment.
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