In a major development for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), it was recently announced that former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has parted ways with the team as their mentor after a two-year partnership.
Lucknow had been one of the best performers in the IPL under Gambhir’s mentorship, reaching the knockout stages of the tournament in both 2022 and 2023. However, ahead of the 2024 season, Gambhir joined up with the support staff of his former IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.
Talking of Gambhir parting ways with LSG, the franchise’s owners, Sanjiv Goenka, took to X (formerly Twitter) to thank Gambhir for his services. He opined that Gambhir played a huge role in shaping the franchise.
“Gautam, you’ve played a huge role in shaping LSG, and we value you and the contribution you’ve made in the last two years immensely. You will always remain family for me, and I wish you the best in your new avatar at KKR. Thanks, and good wishes always,” Goenka posted.
Gautam, you’ve played a huge role in shaping LSG, and we value you and the contribution you’ve made in the last two years immensely.
You will always remain family for me, and I wish you the best in your new avatar at KKR. Thanks, and good wishes always. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/ZwyGCbqo3e
— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) November 22, 2023
I am not an emotional person: Gautam Gambhir
Gambhir also let his thoughts known about leaving as the mentor of LSG and highlighted how happy he is to be back in Kolkata.
“I am not an emotional person, and not many things move me. But this is different. This is back to where it all started. Today, there is a lump in my throat and fire in my heart as I think about slipping into that purple and gold jersey once again. I am not only coming back to KKR, but I am coming back to the city of joy. I am back. I am hungry. I am number 23. Ami KKR,” Gambhir said in a statement released by KKR.