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[Saba Sports News] Newly-appointed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer hailed KL Rahul, sharing that he is looking forward to working alongside him in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
After Andy Flower left Lucknow Super Giants, the franchise roped in Langer, who has had a successful stint with the Australian side, as their head coach.
Under Langer’s coaching tenure, Australia won the 2021 T20 World Cup. Remembering his time with the Australian team, Langer shared that whenever they faced India, he did not use to relax until Virat Kohli and Rahul were at the crease.
“When I was an Australian coach and we had a series against India, I never used to relax until Virat Kohli and KL Rahul got out. Because he’s (Rahul) so dangerous player and he’s such a beautiful elegant looking player,” Langer said as quoted in a video uploaded by LSG on their social media accounts.
“He can play to both sides of the ground. He plays spin and quick bowling well. I feel really grateful and I feel blessed to have a captain like KL Rahul. I’m excited about that,” he added.
The Super Giants have featured in only two IPL seasons so far. Led by Rahul, the side reached the playoffs in both the editions of the tournament but failed to clinch the trophy.