Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener has stepped into a new role as an assistant coach for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. This announcement was made by LSG on Friday, marking a significant addition to their coaching? staff.

Klusener’s journey as a player and coach

Klusener brings a wealth of experience to the table, having represented South Africa in 49 Tests and 171 ODIs as a fast-bowling all-rounder from 1996 to 2004. His coaching journey includes serving as the coach of the Durban Super Giants (DSG) in the SA20 tournament, which is also owned by the RPSG Group, the same entity operating the LSG franchise. Additionally, Klusener previously held the position of head coach for Afghanistan from September 2019 to December 2021 and has worked as a batting coach for South Africa and Zimbabwe.

LSG welcome Klusener on board

In a statement released on their official website, the Super Giants expressed their excitement about Klusener joining the team fo?r the upcoming IPL campaign, expecting significant contributions from his vast experienc??e and expertise.

“We wish him a fantastic upcoming IPL campaign and are sure he will contribute greatly to the franchise during his time in India,” LSG said in a statement on their official websi??te.

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Klusener will join the distinguished coaching staff of LSG, which includes head coach Justin Langer, assistant coach Sridharan Sriram, bowling coach Morne Morkel, spin-bowling consultant Pravin Tambe, fielding coach Jonty Rhodes, and strategic consultant MSK Prasad.

Notably, Klusener played a pivotal role in guiding Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) to their maiden Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title last year, showcasing his coach?ing prowess.

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The Super Giants will play their first IPL 2024 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 24, with Klusener’s expertise expected to bolster the team’s campaign.

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Lance Klusener, a former South Africa legend and one of the greatest all-rounders in white-ball cricket history, has made his predictions for the four semi-finalists in the ODI World Cup 2023. The tournament began with defending champions England losing a one-sided encounter against the finalists of the previous edition, New Zealand, at the world’s largest cricket ground in Ahmedabad on October 5. This set the stage for an exciting tournament, featuring ten teams vying for the prestigious trophy

Group stage dynamics

In this edition, each team will have the opportunity to face all the others once du??ring the group stage, totalling 45 group games. The format allows every side to test their mettle against a diverse range of opponents. As the group stage progresses, teams are not only focused on winning matches but also on securing a coveted spot in the semi-finals.

Klusener’s insightful predictions and the four semifinalists

Klusener, a former South African cricket legend renowned for his exceptional all-round skills, provided his expert predictions for the tournament. Having been named the Player of the Tournament in t?he 1999 ODI World Cup, his insights carry significant weight.

Klusener’s forecast for the semi-finalists has generated considerable interest. The 52-year-old believes that New Zealand, Australia, India and Pakistan will emerge as the four teams to watch during the semi-final stage. These predictions are based on his extensive know?ledge of the game and the form of these cricketing powerhouses.

“It’s all guess work. Never discount your Sri Lanka’s, your Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, those subcontinent teams doing well and creating upsets in those Indian conditions. Australia have a good chance just like anyone, not forgetting New Zealand as well,” Klusener was quoted as saying by the Mirror.

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Awaiting the outcome

As the tournament unfolds, cricket enthusiasts and fans around the world eagerly await the results. Klusener’s predictions, which include teams with rich cricketing traditions and a history of success in ODI cricket, set the stage for thrilling encounters. It remains to be seen whether his insights align with the actual outcomes on the field.

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In the latest developments, South Africa legend Lance Klusener has stepped down as the Zimbabwe cricket team’s batting coach with immediate effect. The former Proteas all-rounder and Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) have reached a mutual agreement to terminate the contract.

Notably, Klusener had signed a contract with the Zimbabwe set-up as batting coach in March earlier this year. Interestingly, he had served in the same position between 2016 and 2018. Further, Klusener has also served as Afghanistan’s head coach from 2019 till the completion of the T20 World Cup in 2021.

According to Klusener’s agent, the decision has been taken as the legendary cricketer is now looking out for coaching stints in other parts of the world, which could affect his availability concerning the Zimbabwe side.

“We are grateful to Lance for everything he has contributed during his time with us, including helping us to qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, which gets underway in Australia in a few days,” said ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni in a statement.

“Unfortunately, due to his pressing commitments elsewhere, he could not continue with us on a full-time basis, and we agreed it was in the best interests of both parties to terminate his contract. We wish him the best as he pursues new endeavours,” he added.

Not to mention the timing of Klusener’s decision is also worrying for Zimbabwe, with less than two weeks to go for the start of their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2022.

Zimbabwe are placed in Group B, along with West Indies, Ireland, and Scotland, in the first round, from which the top two teams will progress to the Super 12 stage. Zimbabwe’s first game is set to be played against Ireland in Hobart on October 17.

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Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Thursday appointed former South Africa allrounder Lance Klusener as their national team’s new head coach.

ACB had invited applications for the post after the completion of former head coach Phil Simmons’s tenure.

From over 50 applicants, Klusener, who is a Level 4 certified coach, was picked. His first assignment will be Afghanistan’s series against West Indies in November.

Speaking about Klusener’s appointment, ACB CEO Lutfullah Stanikzai said, “Lance Klusener is a renowned name in the cricketing world. It will be great to see our players benefit from his vast experience both as a player and a coach.”

Stanikzai also added that Klusener’s association with the team would also massively help, keeping in mind the 2020 T20 World Cup in Australia and Asia Cup.

Klusener said he is “excited and honoured” to have the opportunity to guide Afghanistan players. “I am extremely excited and honored to be given the opportunity to work with some of the best talents in world cricket,â€?he said.

“Everyone knows the fearless brand of cricket Afghanistan plays. I am very confident that with some hard work we can become one of the best sides in the world. I am really looking forward to working with the Afghanistan team and helping them take their cricket to the next level.”

Klusener, in the past, has served as bowling coach of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, consultant at the South Africa National Academy, batting coach of South Africa’s Test team, head coach of Dolphins franchise in South African domestic cricket, batting coach of Zimbabwe and most recently as batting coach of South Africa’s T20I side.

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South Africa have named Lance Klusener, Vincent Barnes and Justin Ontong as the three coaches for the upcoming T20I series against India. They will assist interi??m team ??director Enoch Nkwe on India tour.

Former all-rounder Klusener has joined the Proteas side as assistant batting coac??h whereas Barnes and Ontong have been named as assistant bowling and fielding coaches respectively.

“In terms of the new team structure, the team director appoints his three assistant coaches who have specific skill focus in the three key disciplines of batting, bowling, and fielding,” said Corrie van Zyl, CSA’s acting director.

Klusener took up coaching with domestic side Hollywoodb??ets Dolphins from 2012-2016 before being appointed as a batting coach for the Zi??mbabwe national team.

In July this year, he w?as appointed as the head coach of the Glasgow Giant?s for the cancelled inaugural edition of the Euro T20 Slam.

“His (Klusener) record as one of the best all-rounders in the world, particularly in white-ball cricket, during his playing career speaks for itself, and he also has extensive coaching experience both at franchise and international level,” he added.

South Africa and India will play three T20I matches in September before a three-match Test series in October.

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