RPSG group appointed Gambhir as their 'Global Mentor'

Lucknow Super Giants mentor and Indian batter Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the Global mentor of cricketing operations for the RPSG group. Now he will also mentor the Durban Super Giants - a new franchise in the SA20 league.

"He is one of the sharpest cricketing minds going around. The group feels he can not only add value in Indian conditions but across the cricketing map as well". - Statement from the RPSG group.

Gambhir won the IPL title two times as captain and under his mentorship, Lucknow Super Giants reached the IPL playoffs in their inaugural season.

"In my ideology of a team sport, designations don't play much role. At best, they are there to facilitate a process to make a team win. As a global mentor of Super Giants I look forward to some added responsibility". - Gambhir said in a statement

"My intensity and passion to win have just got international wings. It will be a proud moment to see the Super Giants family leave a global imprint. I thank Super Giants family for showing that faith in me. Guess it's time for some more sleepless nights". - He added

Durban Super Giants full squad:-

Quinton de Kock, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, Dwaine Pretorius, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Abbott, Junior Dala, Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Matthew Breetzke, Christiaan Jonker, Wiaan Mulder, Simon Harmer.