MSK Prasad Backs KL Rahul Under Justin Langer’s Mentorship
In a significant development for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as they head into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, former India selection committee chairman MSK Prasad has expressed immense confidence in the merging of talents between KL Rahul and newly appointed head coach Justin Langer.
A partnership built for success
It’s a new dawn for LSG as Justin Langer steps into the role after Andy Flower’s two-year tenure came to an end. Langer, whose notable achievements include leading the Perth Scorchers to Big Bash League triumphs and steering Australia to their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2021, is expected to inject fresh strategies and a winning mindset into the team.
MSK Prasad, Star SportsYou’re talking about KL Rahul being calm. I think you can’t get a calmer person than Justin Langer. Can you believe he does close to three hours of meditation every day and if you are on your own, with that person, you feel that kind of calmness, you feel that kind of serenity?
The calm and composed demeanor of Langer is something Prasad emphasized, revealing the former Australian opener’s dedicated three-hour meditation routine as a testament to his unparalleled emotional control. This unique trait of Langer, Prasad believes, will translate into a more balanced and focused environment for the players, particularly benefiting the captain, KL Rahul.
Prasad’s expectations are high. He eagerly anticipates that Langer’s guiding hand will unveil a new facet of Rahul’s leadership and cricketing prowess—a side that fans and critics alike are eager to witness. Prasad’s acumen for recognising potential coach-captain synergies suggests that he sees a powerful tandem in the making.
MSK Prasad, Star SportsWhatever has been portrayed about him is different from the person that he is. We got in touch with each other for the last 3–4 months, so he’s a different person. But he knows how to control his emotions. He’s got enough titles while working for Perth Scorchers. He’s got a bit of success in T20 cricket in the Big Bash League as well as with the Australian cricket team
As LSG prepares for their opening encounter of the season against the Rajasthan Royals set for March 24, Sunday, at the esteemed Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, all eyes will be on the dynamic duo of Rahul and Langer. With hopes riding high, the LSG camp and its supporters are looking forward to what could be the genesis of a transformative chapter for KL Rahul, under the tutelage of the calming yet compelling Justin Langer.
Only time will tell if this fresh coach-captain partnership will transcend the pressures of the IPL and steer Lucknow Super Giants to glory. But with the belief of cricketing connoisseurs like MSK Prasad fuelling their drive, the team is certainly not short on inspiration for a spirited campaign ahead.
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