US EditionKane Williamson to join LSG for IPL 2026 but not as a player: Reports
Kane Williamson replaces Zaheer Khan as mentor to boost Lucknow Super Giants after their seventh-place finish in IPL 2025, joining key coaching staff including Justin Langer.
- Kane Williamson is set to join Lucknow Super Giants as a strategic advisor ahead of the 2026 edition of the IPL, working alongside Justin Langer, Vijay Dahiya, Bharat Arun, and Lance Klusener.
- After finishing seventh in IPL 2025, the Super Giants began shortlisting changes three months ago in the UK during the Hundred, prompting coaching staff adjustments.
- After going unsold in the IPL last year, Williamson scored 233 runs in seven innings for Durban's Super Giants in the SA20 last year.
- LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka wrote on X that meetings in London with Justin Langer and Rishabh Pant led to the conclusion that Williamson was an invaluable addition to the team.
- Zaheer Khan has left the franchise after one season, and Carl Crowe joined as spin-bowling coach from Kolkata Knight Riders, reshaping support staff ahead of IPL 2026 preparations.
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Lucknow Super Giants Appoint Kane Williamson As Strategic Advisor for IPL 2026 | 🏏 LatestLY
In 79 IPL matches, while turning out for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, Kane Williamson made 2128 runs at an average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 125.61, including being the leading run-getter in the 2018 season. The franchise had previously hired former India bowling coach Bharat Arun as their bowling coach. 🏏 Lucknow Super Giants Appoint Kane Williamson As Strategic Advisor for IPL 2026.
Kane Williamson Joins Lucknow Super Giants Ahead Of IPL 2026
Kane Williamson has joined Lucknow Super Giants as Strategic Advisor ahead of IPL 2026, replacing Zaheer Khan. The former New Zealand captain, with vast international and IPL experience, will help shape LSG’s strategy alongside coach Justin Langer as the franchise aims for a strong comeback.
Kane Williamson appointed as strategic advisor for LSG ahead of IPL 2026
Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is set to join the IPL franchise, Lucknow Super Giants, as a strategic advisor ahead of the 2026 edition of the IPL. Williamson, who has been part of the Super Giants' universe in the past in the SA20, went unsold in the IPL last year. Despite being an active international cricketer, Williamson has been roped in for a backroom staff role and will be working alongside the likes of Justin Langer, Vijay Da…
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