Lucknow Super Giants Hire Bharat Arun as Bowling Coach for IPL 2026

Quick Summary

• Appointment: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have appointed Bharat Arun as bowling coach for IPL 2026, according too a Cricbuzz report.
• Previous Role: Bharat Arun left Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after four years, including the title-winning IPL 2024 season.
• Contract Details: Arun reportedly signed a two-year deal with LSG, replacing zaheer Khan whose role as mentor is under review.
• Team Changes: LSG spent INR 27 crore on Rishabh Pant in the IPL 2025 auction and made him captain after KL Rahul moved to Delhi Capitals. The team finished 7th in IPL 2025, failing to make it to the playoffs.
• KKR Updates: KKR amicably parted ways with Bharat Arun and head coach chandrakant Pandit. Dwayne Bravo may take over bowling strategies for KKR. The team struggled last season finishing in the 8th position.

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