Lucknow Super Giants have made a significant addition to their coaching staff by bringing on board the former India spinner, Sridharan Sriram, who will assume the role of assistant coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Sriram's appointment complements the team's earlier selection of Justin Langer as the head coach of the squad, which is captained by KL Rahul.
In the realm of mentorship, Gautam Gambhir will continue to provide his invaluable guidance to the Lucknow franchise throughout the IPL 2024 campaign. It's worth mentioning that LSG and Andy Flower parted ways after the 2023 IPL season, with the former Zimbabwean cricketer subsequently taking up the position of head coach for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The coaching lineup of LSG for IPL 2024 is robust, featuring an array of seasoned professionals. In addition to Sridharan Sriram and Justin Langer, the team benefits from the expertise of Vijay Dahiya, Pravin Tambe, and the dynamic South African duo, Morne Morkel and Jonty Rhodes, who serve as assistant coaches.
Sridharan Sriram's coaching journey has been marked by his impactful contributions to various cricket teams. He has previously steered the Bangladesh men's national T20 team to notable successes in the Super-12s stage of the T20 World Cup, securing two remarkable victories. His tenure with the Australian men's team was equally noteworthy, where he played a pivotal role in their triumphs at the T20 World Cup and the Ashes during the 2021-22 season. Additionally, Sriram has a strong connection to the IPL, having worked as an assistant coach specializing in batting and spin bowling for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
An interesting facet of Sriram's appointment is his prior professional collaboration with Justin Langer. The two had previously worked together during their tenure with the Australian men's team.
In recognition of Sriram's coaching credentials, it's worth noting that he attained the esteemed designation of an ECB Level-3 "Head Coach" back in 2008. RPSG Sports and Lucknow Super Giants expressed their enthusiasm in a statement, welcoming the seasoned coach and anticipating an exciting journey ahead.
Beyond his coaching endeavors, Sridharan Sriram also boasts a commendable cricketing career as a player. He represented India in 8 ODIs between 2000 and 2004 and participated in nearly 200 domestic matches. Accumulating over 13,500 runs in domestic cricket, he maintained an impressive first-class cricket average exceeding 50 and secured 200 wickets.
