Last Update on: November 22nd, 2023 at 12:24 pm
Gautam Gambhir has penned down a heartfelt message for Lucknow Super Giants after parting ways with the franchise ahead of the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former India opener has returned to Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor for IPL 2024, the franchise announced on Wednesday (November 24).
The two-time IPL-winning captain served as the mentor of the Lucknow-based outfit since the franchise became a part of the IPL in 2022. In their first-ever season in 2022, LSG qualified for the playoffs with Gautam Gambhir as their mentor. Earlier this year too, they made it to the playoffs but once again failed to make it to the finals.
After the failure to advance to the finals from the playoffs, LSG has made a number of changes to their backroom staff ahead of the next IPL season. They have already parted ways with head coach Andy Flower and have replaced him with former Australia head coach Justin Langer. They have also roped in former India allrounder S Sriram as an assistant coach as they look to claim their first IPL title.
Gautam Gambhir’s message for LSG:
After parting ways with the LSG, Gautam Gambhir took to X to post a heartfelt message for the franchise as he expressed his love and gratitude to the players and coaches. He also thanked LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka for his support and wished the franchise the very best, writing:
“As I announce the end of my impeccable journey with Lucknow Super Giants, I am filled with love and immense gratitude towards all the players, coaches, support staff and every individual who has made this journey memorable.
“I would like to thank Dr. Sanjiv Goenka for his inspiring leadership while creating this remarkable franchise and for his tremendous support to all my endeavours. I’m sure that the team will do wonders in the future and will make every LSG fan proud. All the very best LSG brigade!” added Gautam Gambhir.
❤️❤️ LSG Brigade! pic.twitter.com/xfG3YBu6l4
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 22, 2023
