Lucknow Super Giants hire Lance Klusener as assistant coach

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 1, 2024, 22:08 IST

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Lucknow Super Giants on Friday signed former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener as their assistant coach for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Klusener is also the head coach of LSG's South African franchise, the Durban's Super Giants.

Lucknow Super Giants hire Lance Klusener as assistant coach

Lance Klusener (TOI file photo)

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants on Friday roped in former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener as assistant coach ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.
Klusener will join the support staff which has Justin Langer as head coach.
In the two editions Lucknow have featured in the IPL, the franchise has reached the playoffs. However, on both occasions, they were ousted in the Eliminator.
Klusener is also the head coach of LSG's South African franchise, the Durban's Super Giants.

The 52-year-old has coached various teams across the world, including being the consultant coach for the Delhi and Tripura domestic sides.
He was also the batting coach of Mumbai Indians besides being associated with Delhi Capitals.
Last year, the South African guided Guyana Amazon Warriors to their maiden Caribbean Premier League title.
At the international level, he has guided Afghanistan besides being the batting coach of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
During his playing days, Klusener featured in 49 Tests and 171 ODIs for South Africa between 1996-2004.
LSG get their IPL 2024 campaign under way against the 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on March 24.
(With inputs from PTI)

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