Zaheer Faces Heat Over LSG Contract Renewal

Off-Season Rumblings Begin

It's been just a day since IPL Season 18 ended, and already the off-season rumblings have begun. Several franchises are expected to make changes to their personnel and coaching staff ahead of the next season.

Zaheer's Future in Doubt

Zaheer Khan, the mentor of the Lucknow Super Giants team, is facing the heat. His one-year contract is up for renewal, and sources say it will be a surprise if he is continued. Zaheer was brought in to work alongside head coach Justin Langer, whose contract is also up for renewal.

Dissatisfaction Within the Squad and Management

There appears to be a sense of dissatisfaction within the squad and the management. The buzz at this stage suggests that the spotlight is more on Zaheer than on Langer. The LSG franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka is known to be passionate about cricket and the IPL prospects, but the team has not managed to make the play-offs for the last two seasons.

Rishabh Pant's Underwhelming Performance

Rishabh Pant, the skipper, was a major disappointment with the bat. He scored 269 runs in 14 games, including a century and a half-century, but failed to make any meaningful contributions in the remaining 12 matches.