IPL 2022: Former Zimbabwean cricketer Andy Flower may become the head coach of the new IPL franchise Lucknow. He had resigned as the assistant coach of Kings XI Punjab two weeks ago.
Phool is said to be at the forefront of coaching the Lucknow team. South Africa’s Gary Kirsten, New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori and former Team India fast bowler Ashish Nehra are the frontrunners for this position.
A Lucknow team official said, “We are in touch with some former players for the head coach, but till things are confirmed, we cannot comment on it.”
Andy Flower took over as an assistant coach at Kings XI Punjab ahead of IPL 2020. For the last two years, he has been working closely with Punjab head coach Anil Kumble. The Zimbabwe legend had previously played a key role as the head coach in helping England win the 2010 T20 World Cup. England has long been ranked No. 1 in Tests during his time as head coach. time.
Along with Andy Flower, the discussion of KL Rahul of Kings XI Punjab joining the Lucknow team is also gaining momentum. Punjab has not retained him.
It is noteworthy that Sanjeev Goenka had bought the Lucknow team for Rs 7090 crore. Along with Lucknow, the team of Ahmedabad will also be involved in the next IPL. The mega auction of IPL is to be held in January.
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