Team India veteran fast bowler Zaheer Khan is playing the role of Mentor for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. He is currently reaching Kolkata with his team. His team will face Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on 8 April. But before that he attended the ‘India@100: Leadership Insight from the Sports Economy’ program held in Kolkata with Lucknow team captain Rishabh Pant and batsman Nicholas Puran. During this, Zaheer was asked, ‘Would he like to be the coach of Team India in future?’ In response to this, he said that if this happens, it will be an honor for him. Zaheer also talked about young talent in IPL.
What did Zaheer say about becoming a coach?
As soon as Zaheer Khan was asked about becoming the coach of Team India, he first replied that he is not applying. He said “I am not applying. But I would like to be asked if I was asked. It will be an honor for me. He also talked about the future of Test cricket. He was asked that” Test cricket’s popularity is getting less. ” Are they worried about the future of Test cricket in India? ”
To this he said, “Not at all. I am not worried. The time has come when Tests, ODIs and T20 I can be together. There are still many people who like Test cricket and follow it. Now we are watching more results in Tests and they are quite exciting. Strong teams are playing a series of 5 matches, which is a step in the right direction.”
Zaheer’s opinion on young talent in IPL
Zaheer Khan also talked about the young talent coming in the IPL. Ment of Lucknow Super Giants said that “determination and hunger among the youth encourages them. Were.”
Zaheer told that now many players are in the field to fulfill the dream of playing for IPL franchise. He further said, “This dream helps him reach the national team. It can be seen as soon as uncapunous players are eager to learn. He constantly talks to Nicholas Puran, Rishabh Pant or any other international experienced player. It is very important to maintain the dominance of Indian cricket. I am very important to maintain the dominance of Indian cricket.