The Lucknow Super Giants have roped in Kane Williamson as a strategic advisor ahead of the next IPL season, while Carl Crowe has joined the team as spin-bowling coach, the franchise confirmed on Thursday, October 16.
Williamson, who was part of the Durban Super Giants, a sister franchise of LSG, was not retained for the upcoming SA20 season. Having been part of the Super Giants family, Williamson has now been given a role in the coaching staff – something he has never done in his career until now.
Speaking about his new role, Williamson said: “I’m really excited to be joining LSG. They have a hugely talented squad and a great group of coaches, whom I’m looking forward to working alongside. It’s always special being involved in the IPL – the best franchise competition in the game.”
“His leadership, strategic insight, deep understanding of the game, and ability to inspire players make him an invaluable addition to the team,” Goenka wrote of Williamson.
Crowe, who was previously with the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise, now moves to LSG. Earlier, Bharat Arun parted ways with KKR to join LSG as fast-bowling coach.
Along with the new appointments, it has been confirmed that Justin Langer will remain with the franchise as head coach.
“We enter every IPL season full of hope and expectation – 2026 is no exception, and we are excited about the work ahead of us as we continue building a franchise that the Goenka family, our players, sponsors, supporters, and fans are all immensely proud of,” Langer said. “The work hasn’t stopped since the end of last season, as we prepare to make our mark on this season’s IPL. The hope, expectation, and passion for LSG are growing strongly. We are looking forward to strengthening our squad in the coming months, and we look forward to seeing Ekana bathed in blue when the season kicks off.”
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