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Lucknow Super Giants Name Abhay Sharma Fielding Coach for IPL 2026

The hire signals a reset of LSG's support staff after back-to-back seasons outside the playoffs.

Overview

  • Sharma replaces Jonty Rhodes, who served as LSG's fielding coach from 2023 to 2025.
  • The move extends a wider overhaul that added Tom Moody as global director, Kane Williamson as strategic advisor and Bharat Arun in a senior role after Zaheer Khan's mentorship stint.
  • Justin Langer remains head coach, with Lance Klusener as assistant coach and Carl Crowe in charge of spin bowling.
  • Sharma's résumé includes India Under-19 support roles in 2016, 2018's title-winning campaign and 2020, plus a stint as India women's fielding coach from 2021.
  • He most recently led Uganda at the 2024 T20 World Cup, while LSG target improved standards after finishing seventh in 2025 with six wins from 14 and well-documented fielding lapses.