Overview

• Reports in multiple outlets citing The Times of India indicate that Zaheer Khan will depart his mentor role after his one-year contract expired.
• Owner Sanjiv Goenka is expected to appoint a Director of Cricket to oversee year-round player development across Lucknow Super Giants, Durban Super Giants and Manchester Originals.
• LSG is searching for a new mentor with cross-franchise responsibilities to monitor cricket operations in the IPL, SA20 and The Hundred.
• Bharat Arun’s appointment as bowling coach is confirmed and he will take on expanded scouting and pace development duties across the group’s teams.
• The restructuring responds to LSG’s underwhelming IPL 2025 campaign and targets improvements in its fast-bowling unit and talent pipeline.