In a significant event, Lucknow Super Giants have hired star cricketer Kane Williamson as Strategic Advisor ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Williamson, who has yet to retire, may not be seen as a player in the 2018 IPL season, but he will find a new role working behind the scenes for the team.
Sanjiv Goenka, the Super Giants franchise’s co-owner, made the announcement public on Thursday, October 16. Goenka expressed his joy at the arrival of the New Zealand international to the Lucknow-based club. The co-owner feels
Kane Williamson’s strategic ideas and leadership skills will inspire LSG players and offer significant value to the team’s setup.
“Kane has been a part of the Super Giants family, and it’s an absolute delight to welcome him in his new role as Strategic Advisor for Lucknow Super Giants. His leadership, strategic insight, deep understanding of the game, and ability to inspire players make him an invaluable addition to the team,” Goenka officially announced via his ‘X’ handle.
Check the announcement post here
Kane has been a part of the Super Giants family and it’s an absolute delight to welcome him in his new role as Strategic Advisor for @LucknowIPL. His leadership, strategic insight, deep understanding of the game, and ability to inspire players make him an invaluable addition to… pic.twitter.com/80EGl4SrmA
— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) October 16, 2025
Notably, Williamson has been a part of the Super Giants family, as he represents the Durban’s Super Giants in the SA20 competition, South Africa’s premier global T20 league. He joined the Durban-based side in the previous season, and impressed with 233 runs at an average of 46.60, which included a couple of half-centuries as well.
Now that his onboarding to LSG has been finalized, Williamson will be seen donning the advisor’s hat for the Rishabh Pant-led side. The team did not have the best of the campaigns in the 2025 season, and will be hoping for a turnaround with Pant and Williamson at the helm of affairs. For the unversed, LSG recently parted ways with Zaheer Khan as their mentor, whereas, former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has been welcomed into their atmosphere.
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