Sanjiv Goenka-owned LSG likely to sack head coach Justin Langer after poor IPL 2025, Zaheer Khan tipped to take charge

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are likely to sack head coach Justin Langer after their failure to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs for two consecutive seasons with mentor Zaheer Khan expected to take charge. Langer was appointed the head coach of Sanjiv Goenka-owned LSG in 2023, replacing Andy Flower.

However, in both the seasons under Langer, LSG failed to qualify for the playoffs. While they finished seventh in IPL 2024, this year, the Rishabh Pant-led side has already been eliminated from the race to the last four with two games left. 

According to sources quoted by Aajkaal, Langer wants to leave LSG and is no longer in talks with some of the senior cricketers in the team. The report also added that former India pacer Zaheer has taken on the entire responsibility of the team. 

The report further stated that Langer doesn’t have a relationship with Zaheer either due to a lack of understanding between the two. Zaheer, who recently became a father, has been able to gel well with the players as a friend, added the report. A formal announcement is expected soon. 

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