New Zealand maestro Kane Williamson returns to IPL, joins Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants in game-changing role

The appointment also marks the end of Zaheer Khan's stint as LSG's mentor, who joined after Gautam Gambhir's departure to KKR. Former England cricketer Carl Crowe has also joined as spin bowling coach, consolidating Lucknow's revamped support team.