Zaheer Khan Replaces Gautam Gambhir as LSG in IPL 2025 - Check His Exact Role

Zaheer Khan has now joined the Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming season on Wednesday. But, there is much confusion over his role. Will he be the mentor - which means he replaces Gautam Gambhir - or will he be the bowling coach for the Super Giants? Let us confirm, Zaheer is replacing Gautam Gambhir as the mentor of the side. Replacing Gambhir will certainly not be easy.

With Zaheer in the pack, it will benefit the bowling unit. Zaheer, who was part of the Mumbai Indians franchise, would be in a different role at LSG. The 45-year-old represented India for more than a decade. He represented India from 2000 to 2014. His pace bowling for the country inspired a whole generation of youngsters to take to bowling. 

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He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the 2011 ODI World Cup and played a key role in ending India’s 28-year title wait.

His addition to our backroom staff brings a fresh dynamic as he joins forces with head coach Justin Langer and a formidable coaching team that includes Lance Klusener, Adam Voges and Jonty Rhodes.

The former left-handed seamer, known to make the ball swing in both directions, is the most successful Indian fast bowler in Tests after Kapil Dev, with 311 wickets. He is also a veteran of 92 Tests, 200 ODIs and 17 T20Is.

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ZAK's ACHIEVEMENTS

In the IPL, Zaheer featured in exactly 100 games, picking up 102 wickets at an economy of 7.59. He played his last IPL game in 2017 before retiring from all forms of cricket.

Following his international retirement, Zaheer was involved with Mumbai Indians (MI), where he served as the global head of development and also as the director of cricket. His strategic insights and player management skills were instrumental in MI's successful years in the IPL.

With Zaheer Khan on board, our boys will look to bounce back stronger in IPL 2025 after narrowly missing out on a playoff spot in 2024.

(With agency inputs)