Updates related to IPL 2024 have started emerging. Soon, the lists of retained and released players will be disclosed by the teams, followed by the player auction in December.
Preparations for IPL 2024 are in full swing, with a mini-auction scheduled for December of the same year. Before this, teams are actively working on strengthening their respective support staff. Considering that the T20 World Cup is set to take place after IPL 2024, it is anticipated that the IPL might commence at the end of March. Amidst this, there are two significant developments regarding LSG and KKR. Gautam Gambhir, who has been serving as the mentor for Lucknow Supergiants, is once again set to join KKR, i.e., Kolkata Knight Riders. Gautam Gambhir had previously been associated with KKR, leading the team to win the IPL title twice under his captaincy.
Gautam Gambhir Returns as Mentor: Speculations were already circulating about Gautam Gambhir potentially parting ways with LSG and rejoining KKR. Although nothing definitive was stated before, KKR has now clarified that Gautam Gambhir is indeed rejoining them. Recently, Lucknow Supergiants appointed Justin Langer as their head coach, fueling speculations of Gambhir’s return to KKR. Now, with the mini-auction approaching, Gautam Gambhir is expected to focus on building a strong team. It’s worth noting that Gambhir’s tenure with LSG in 2022 was decent, with the team consistently securing a spot in the top 4 until 2023. However, the team did not make it to the finals or clinch the title.
KKR’s Two IPL Titles Under Gambhir’s Captaincy: Under Gautam Gambhir’s captaincy, Kolkata Knight Riders secured the IPL title in 2012 and again in 2014. Thus, Gambhir’s return can be seen as a homecoming to KKR. It remains intriguing to see how he contributes to KKR’s performance as a mentor in the upcoming IPL season. While LSG has already announced their coach, the role of mentor for Gautam Gambhir in KKR adds an interesting dynamic. Some more significant developments in the teams can be expected before the auction on December 19. Beforehand, teams will also finalize the lists of retained and released players to facilitate the auction process. Stay tuned for more updates on the teams in the coming days.
