Gautam Gambhir has left Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after two years with the India Premier League (IPL) team. He has served as the team’s mentor since its formation in 2022. LSG entered the IPL 2022 and 2023 playoffs and was a steady performer under Gambhir.
Gautam Gambhir has now gone on to become a mentor for the KKR support staff ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, which will take place next month.
On Wednesday, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka issued a parting message to Gautam Gambhir on his official X feed. He thanked Gambhir for his contributions to the franchise’s growth and then wished him luck in his future undertakings. You can see the post below:
Gautam, you've played a huge role in shaping LSG, and we value you and the contribution you've made in the last two years immensely.
You will always remain family for me, and I wish you the best in your new avatar at KKR. Thanks, and good wishes always. ???? pic.twitter.com/ZwyGCbqo3e— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) November 22, 2023
This is back to where it all started: Gautam Gambhir on his KKR comeback
In a statement made by KKR, Gambhir stated his delight about returning to the franchise and his desire to restore the organization’s grandeur. He stated:
“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.”
Gautam Gambhir
After spending the initial years of IPL with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Gautam Gambhir moved to Kolkata Knight Riders in 2011, when the franchise brought him at the auction for a huge price. It kick-started a phenomenal journey as Gambhir led the KKR side from IPL 2011 to 2017. He won the trophy twice in 2012 and 2014 with the Knight Riders.