‘LSG ka main man Naveen-ul Haq he rahega’ -Fans react as reports of LSG owner meeting Justin Langer in England over head coach discussions surface
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is in the news as there are reports that Justin Langer could become the head coach of an IPL franchise. Now the story appears to be taking more shape. Langer has coached the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League and has also coached the Australian Team to a maiden T20 World Cup win in the United Arab Emirates in 2021.
Now there are reports according to Danik Jagran which state that the LSG owners got in touch with Langer in England regarding the head coach role. England is hosting the Ashes and Langer is doing his commentary commitments for the Test matches there. Currently, the scoreline reads 2-1 in favour of Australia. Andy Flower coached the LSG side in two IPL seasons in 2022 and 2023. In 2022 LSG earned a fourth-place finish and in 2023 they finished third.
Gambhir hit 27 fifties for Kolkata Knight Riders when he played for them from 2011 to 2017
The KL Rahul-led side made it to the IPL playoffs in both seasons. On another note, there are reports emerging that Gautam Gambhir could leave the LSG setup and return to his former side Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Gambhir had a glorious career at KKR as he led them to two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. Gambhir also helped mentor young players who made it to the Indian team in later years. KKR under him was a formidable unit and had converted the Eden Gardens into a fortress.
During Gambhir’s time, KKR played to their strengths and prepared pacer-friendly pitches which they backed up with very good fast bowlers. Sometimes spin conducive wickets were also prepared at the Eden Gardens. KKR had mystery spinners like Sunil Narine and some local talent which gave them a very strong spin core.
When it came to Gambhir the batter at KKR, he put the team above himself as he chalked up a phenomenal record for the franchise. Gambhir scored 3035 runs from 2011 to 2017 at an average of 31.61 and a strike rate of 124.28. He hit 27 fifties for the franchise. KKR under Gambhir were able to reach great heights in their IPL history.
Let us take a look at the reactions on Twitter:
Lucknow will buy Steve Smith as a opener in next year ❤️🔥
— TIGER Kaa FAN 🐯🐯🐯 (@Tiger_Ka_Fan) July 12, 2023
Kohli sacked gambhir 😭🤣
— 𝙣 𝙚 𝙨 𝙝꧂ (@mid_619) July 12, 2023
Gautam Gambhir be like -: ye sra sar doglapan hai 😅🤣🤣
— Cric95 sports (@95cricsports) July 12, 2023
Langer having a great respect for Kohli
Imagine Naveen under Langer….☠️— Abhijeet Raj (@Abhijeet_0605) July 12, 2023
Is Justin any better than Andy flower?
— Stiffmeister (@chico91617929) July 12, 2023
His inclusion in IPL 2023 will really boost up the tournament. We know what he has done with Australian Cricket Team and his mindset can bring LSG on trophy winning mode. Just release Naveen for IPL 2023. As Gautam is in talks with ex- team KKR so we will see Naveen there
— Sports syncs (@moiz_sports) July 12, 2023
Irrelevant franchise tbvh
— N (@icrynowww) July 12, 2023
Goenka groups are such a classless owners, For rps changes the Captian after a season. Now after 2 seasons (qualified for playoffs both times) changing head coach… Worst management like SRH
— Homosapien🗿 (@Yevadraanuvvu) July 12, 2023
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