Kane Williamson Joins Lucknow Super Giants Ahead Of IPL 2026 Auction

Kane Williamson has joined the Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. The New Zealand star batsman will be seen formulating winning strategies alongside Rishabh Pant in IPL 2026. Kane Williamson has joined LSG not as a player but as a strategist. He has been included in the team as a strategic advisor.

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Kane remained unsold in IPL 2025

Kane Williamson did not find any buyers in the IPL 2025 mega auction. After going unsold last season, Kane was seen commentating there. However, in IPL 2026, even if he doesn't play, he will remain involved in every LSG match. Kane Williamson's joining is being considered a major move for the team. According to a Times of India report, Kane Williamson has agreed to become the strategic advisor to the Lucknow Super Giants franchise at the special request of Sanjiv Goenka, owner of the Lucknow Super Giants.

Kane Williamson's IPL Career

Kane Williamson has had a strong IPL career as a player and captain. He played 79 IPL matches, scoring 2128 runs with 18 half-centuries. His strike rate in the IPL was 125.62. His biggest success as captain was winning the IPL 2016 title for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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Lucknow Super Giants played their first season in IPL 2022. However, the team has not won a single trophy since then. In such a situation, the scope of expectations will surely increase after the addition of Kane Williamson.

Meet the 'Pandavas' of LSG

Including Kane Williamson, five individuals will now have significant responsibilities for LSG in the upcoming IPL season. Among those five will be Justin Langer, LSG's head coach, and Carl Crowe, the newly appointed spin bowling coach.