In a move sure to excite the LSG Brigade, Bharat Arun is set to join our team as bowling coach for the upcoming seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The former India pacer played an instrumental role in guiding and inspiring India’s bowling department during his two successful stints with the Indian cricket team, first from 2014 to 2015, then again from 2017 to 2021.

“It's an honour to join the Lucknow Super Giants, a franchise that reflects professionalism, ambition, and vision at every level,” the 62-year-old said in a statement.

“My conversations with Dr. Sanjiv Goenka and the management were incredibly energizing - there is a clear intent to invest in young Indian talent and build a long-term legacy.

“What excites me most is the vision for long-term development. LSG has invested in a young, talented, and dynamic group of Indian fast bowlers - Akash deep, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Akash Singh - and I see immense potential in each of them. My mission is to help shape them into a cohesive, fearless, and tactically sharp pace unit that can challenge the best batting line-ups in the world,” our new bowling coach added.

Arun will join the LSG setup after ending his four-year tenure as a bowling consultant with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The former India bowling coach had a fruitful stint with KKR, including playing an important role in guiding them to the IPL 2024 title.

Previously, Arun was also part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) backroom setup between 2015 and 2017.