Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka has washed off all the rumours after confirming that former Australia coach Justin Langer is all set to continue his role as his team’s head coach in the upcoming edition of the tournament. After what had been a tumultuous IPL 2024 for LSG, there has been increased speculation about whether Langer would hold his role at the franchise next year. However, Goenka’s recent words have only ruled out the chances of Langer being relieved of his duties at LSG.
After some increased speculation on LSG retention probables, including that of their skipper KL Rahul, Goenka has finally come out to clear the air. During the revelation of former India pacer Zaheer Khan as the franchise’s new mentor, Goenka revealed that the top names in the LSG coaching staff are all set to continue with the team in the upcoming season of IPL.
“One doesn’t know which way what goes. Certainly the coach (Justin Langer) continues, Lance Kluesener (assistant coach), Jonty Rhodes (fielding coach) also continue. We are delighted for Morne Morkel and Gautam Gambhir, very pleased they have joined the national team,” Goenka said.
Since its introduction to the franchise league in 2022, LSG has gone on to qualify for the IPL play-offs stages of that year and IPL 2023, and only missed out on a final four place in 2024. However, the team’s star mentor, Gautam Gambhir left for KKR, only to get a promotion to the Indian national team head coach after a successful stint. On August 28, LSG went on to sign Zaheer Khan went as Gambhir’s proper replacement.
A recent meet-up between the LSG owner and KL Rahul hs also subdued the increasing rumours about the wicketkeeper-batters’ exit from the franchise, and only increases the chances of the fans getting to see the current LSG structure continue in the upcoming IPL 2024.