IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants Rope In MSK Prasad As Strategic Consultant

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has roped in the former chief selector of BCCI, MSK Prasad, as the strategic consultant for the upcoming seasons of the league. The franchise confirmed the development in an official release on Thursday (17th August). 

A former Indian international MSK Prasad will now be providing essential guidance across a spectrum of critical domains as the head of talent search, talent development, and academy business for the Lucknow Super Giants, who have made playoffs in the two consecutive editions of the IPL that they have played so far.

Releasing the official statement, LSG stated: “Prasad brings with him a wealth of experience and a stellar track record in cricket operations, coupled with a passion that has driven him to remarkable achievements in both national and international arenas. 

“His journey is marked by a range of accomplishments that spans from representing the Indian National Cricket Team to steering the operations of prominent cricket associations; all of which will bring valuable insights and experience to our organization. 

“His involvement at RPSG Sports will be instrumental in providing essential guidance across a spectrum of critical domains as Head of Talent Search, talent development and our academy business. We look forward to his contributions to our teams’ growth, and your support for him!” 

Former India cricketer MSK Prasad joins the Super Giants as our Strategic Consultant! ?

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— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) August 17, 2023

Apart from his stint as the Chairman of selectors for BCCI, MSK Prasad also served as the Director of Cricket Operations at the Andhra Cricket Association. He played an instrumental role in establishing state-of-the-art coaching facilities across 13 districts within the Andhra region. 

IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants Name Justin Langer as their head coach 

Apart from naming MSK Prasad as the strategic consultant, Lucknow Super Giants also tweaked their coaching staff a bit a few days ago. They named former Australia head coach Justin Langer as their head coach for the forthcoming seasons.

Justin Langer has a great record as a coach as he won T20 World Cup 2021 with his national team and also under him Perth Scorchers won three Big Bash League titles in the first four years.