Justin Langer’s Fate As LSG Coach Sealed After Elimination From IPL 2025
Published - 20 May 2025, 03:47 PM | Updated - 20 May 2025, 11:34 PM
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Justin Langer, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach, might be on his way out after the franchise was eliminated from the IPL 2025 tournament. This happened when LSG lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Lucknow on May 19.
Pat Cummins, the captain of SRH, chose to bowl first after winning the toss. The LSG openers scored 115 runs in 10.3 overs, with Mitchell Marsh scoring 65 in 39 balls and Aiden Markram scoring 61 in 38 balls.
SRH humiliate LSG in Lucknow
As LSG reached 205/7 in 20 overs, Nicholas Pooran was the second-highest scorer with 45 runs. Abhishek Sharma cleared the path for SRH with a scorching 59 in 20 balls, six sixes, and four fours.
The SRH won by six wickets thanks to Heinrich Klaasen (47), Ishan Kishan (35), and Kamindu Mendis (32). With this loss, LSG’s chances of making it into the final four of the IPL 2025 ended.
Justin Langer to be removed as LSG head coach after IPL 2205 debacle
According to sources who spoke to CricBlogger, former Australian cricket player Justin Langer would not be heading the Lucknow Super Giants starting in the upcoming season.
On the advice of Indian team coach Gautam Gambhir, Langer was brought on board, although he has had trouble establishing a rapport with the LSG lineup, especially with former India bowler and team coach Zaheer Khan.
Insiders claim that the two have not had a cordial working relationship, which has caused increasing unease in the team atmosphere. resulting in subpar performance and elimination from the playoffs.
Additionally, according to sources, Justin Langer has not interacted much with LSG's best players, while former India pacer Zaheer Khan has taken on a greater role in managing the team's daily operations.
A lot going on inside LSG Dressing Room
“The dressing room structure isn’t good, and it’s reflecting on the field. It’s essentially Zaheer who’s running the team. Either Langer or the franchise will make the exit official in the coming months after a review of the team’s performance,” a source told Cricblogger.
The circumstance calls into question the team's internal cohesion and may have a big impact on how they play in the upcoming IPL season.
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