Overview
- Owner Sanjiv Goenka announced Williamson’s appointment in a backroom role, confirming he joins to shape strategy rather than as a player.
- LSG said Justin Langer will continue as head coach as preparations for the 2026 mini-auction ramp up.
- The support staff has been refreshed with Carl Crowe set as spin-bowling coach and Bharat Arun continuing as bowling coach.
- Zaheer Khan has departed the mentor role, with multiple reports linking his exit to internal disagreements over roles and strategy.
- Williamson remains an active international on a casual New Zealand Cricket contract, and some outlets suggest his new role could point to the end of his IPL playing days without any formal retirement.