Gautam Gambhir announces end of his journey with Lucknow Super Giants to join KKR as mentor
Gautam Gambhir leaves LSG to join KKR: Gautam Gambhir - a former Indian cricketer who played as a left-handed opening batsman announced that he is all set to part ways with the Lucknow Super Giant
Known for his solid technique and ability to play under pressure, Gambhir was a key player for India in both Test and ODI formats announced end of his journey with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to return as the 'mentor' of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)and to hands with head coach Chandrakant Pandit.
Thanking everyone for making his time memorable, Gautam Gambhir penned down an emotional note after he ended his stint with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Taking to his X handle (former Twitter), “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."
❤️❤️ LSG Brigade! pic.twitter.com/xfG3YBu6l4 — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 22, 2023
Gambhir served as LSG's mentor for two years during which the franchise finished third in both seasons.
Gambhir will now return to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) a team that he guided to IPL glory in 2012.
After KKR announced Gambhir as their mentor on Wednesday ahead of the Indian Premier League 2024 season, the former batter took to X to thank everyone who made his journey memorable.
Speaking on his return, Gambhir said as quoted from KKR, "I am not an emotional person and not many things move me. But this is different. This is back to where it all started. Today, there is a lump in my throat and fire in my heart as I think about slipping into that purple and gold jersey once again. I am not only coming back to KKR but I am coming back to the city of joy. I am back. I am hungry. I am number 23. Ami KKR."
I’m back. I’m hungry. I’m No.23. Ami KKR ❤️❤️ @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/KDRneHmzN4 — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 22, 2023
Gautam Gambhir is always remembered for his contributions to Indian cricket, especially during significant victories in international tournaments.
- With inputs from agencies
