Follow UsLucknow Super Giants (LSG) have confirmed that they have appointed former chief selector of the national team MSK Prasad, who played 17 Tests for the country between 1999 and 2000, as a strategic consultant for the side for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The role marks a return to the limelight for Prasad, whose four-year tenure as the chief selector of the national team ended in March 2020.
“Prasad brings with him a wealth of experience and a stellar track record in cricket operations, coupled with a passion that has driven him to remarkable achievements in both national and international arenas. His journey is marked by a range of accomplishments that spans from representing the Indian National Cricket Team to steering the operations of prominent cricket associations; all of which will bring valuable insights and experience to our organization,” LSG said in an official statement.
“His involvement at RPSG Sports will be instrumental in providing essential guidance across a spectrum of critical domains as Head of Talent Search, talent development and our academy business.”
The announcement comes a month after the franchise appointed former Australia head coach Justin Langer as the successor of Andy Flower, who has since taken over as the head coach at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). LSG, under Flower, reached the playoffs in consecutive seasons but did not progress beyond the Eliminator in either campaign.