US EditionBharat Arun Named LSG Bowling Coach
LUCKNOW DIVISION, UTTAR PRADESH, JUL 30 – Bharat Arun replaces Zaheer Khan to strengthen Lucknow Super Giants' pace attack after IPL 2025 injuries, signing a two-year deal following his 2024 IPL title win with Kolkata Knight Riders.
- On July 30, 2025, Lucknow Super Giants announced the appointment of former India bowling coach Bharat Arun as their bowling coach for IPL 2026 on a two-year deal.
- Following a 2025 season ending, Arun left Kolkata Knight Riders after helping them win the 2024 IPL title and extending his contract through IPL 2025, amid a support-staff overhaul after finishing eighth with 5 wins in 14 matches.
- Lucknow Super Giants' pace unit faced challenges with injuries, as Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan missed the entire 2025 season, while Akash Deep and Avesh Khan were sidelined at times.
- Earlier media reports suggested Arun was set to join Chennai Super Kings, but a top CSK official denied any such plans.
- Ahead of IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants are likely to formalize Arun's role, including scouting and developing young quicks with Zaheer Khan, Justin Langer, and Lance Klusener.
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Bharat Arun set to join LSG as bowling coach ahead of IPL 2026; Carl Crowe also likely to come on board - The Tribune
In a major move ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Bharat Arun is all set to take over as the bowling coach of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), marking the end of his four-year stint as bowling consultant with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), as per ESPNcricinfo.
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Deccan HeraldBharat Arun joins LSG as bowling coach
Lucknow, Jul 30 (PTI) Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun, who recently ended his ties with Kolkata Knight Riders, has been roped in by Lucknow Super Giants in the same capacity even as the official announcement is awaited. “Yes, Arun has joined LSG and a formal announcement is expected soon,” a source close to the […]
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