India, July 31 -- LUCKNOW The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday announced the appointment of former India pacer Bharat Arun as the bowling coach for the upcoming season of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). Bharat Arun, brings with him a wealth of experience and proven success. As the former bowling coach of the Indian national team, he played a pivotal role in shaping India's formidable bowling unit that delivered exceptional performances on the global stage. With the addition of Arun, the LSG coaching panel now features a formidable lineup including mentor Zaheer Khan, head coach Justin Langer, and assistant coach Lance Klusener - creating a strong and experienced think tank focused on elevating the team's performance. "It's an honour to join the Lucknow Super Giants, a franchise that reflects professionalism, ambition, and vision at every level," states Bharat Arun on Wednesday. "My conversations with management was incredibly energizing - there is a clear intent to invest in young Indian talent and build a long-term legacy." He further added, "What excites me most is the vision for long-term development. LSG has invested in a young, talented, and dynamic group of Indian fast bowlers - Akashdeep, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Akash Singh - and I see immense potential in each of them." "My mission is to help shape them into a cohesive, fearless, and tactically sharp pace unit that can challenge the best batting line-ups in the world." Arun for the past few years was associated with KKR but after a poor eighth place finish in 2025, the Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise is in the process of rejigging its coaching staff with Abhishek Nayar and Dwayne Bravo all set to call the shots. Hence Chandrakant Pandit and Arun, the two veterans parted ways. Similarly, after a seventh place finish in the last edition, LSG are also making changes to their support staff. The LSG bowling wasn't top notch during last season and much of it could be attributed to the absence of India's fastest bowler Mayank Yadav from all but two games. Arun, one of the finest bowling coaches the national team has ever had, is respected for his strategic acumen as well as grooming talented pacers....