Former Australian all-rounder and IPL-winning coach Tom Moody was appointed the Global Director of Cricket for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Durban Super Giants and Manchester Originals on Tuesday. As per reports, Moody will perform the role essayed by Zaheer Khan at LSG, who left at the end of IPL 2025 with one more season left in his contract.
The 60-year-old joins a support staff, especially at LSG, which continues to undergo significant changes. Bharat Arun was appointed the new bowling coach in July, while Kane Williamson was named the new strategic advisor for the Rishabh Pant-led side recently. Justin Langer will continue as the head coach of LSG.
“I look forward to helping build a unified cricketing philosophy across the franchises. I’m excited to work alongside all the players, coaches and management to achieve our goals,” Moody said in a statement.
From strategy to success, the journey begins 🙌
Here’s to new beginnings, Tom Moody! 💙 pic.twitter.com/NZElJO4AbO
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) November 4, 2025
Moody has previously coached Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings in the league. He won the title with the former in 2016 and also coached them to a runners-up finish in 2018. Outside the IPL, as well, Moody has emerged as a strong name in the T20 coaching circuit, having worked as director of cricket of the Caribbean Premier League.
“A new chapter begins for the Super Giants. We’re delighted to welcome Tom Moody as the Global Director of Cricket.”
A new chapter begins for the Super Giants.
We’re delighted to welcome Tom Moody as the Global Director of Cricket. A visionary leader and strategist, he will oversee cricketing operations across our franchises including Lucknow Super Giants (IPL), Durban’s Super Giants (SA20)… pic.twitter.com/DdS4eFFSeZ
— RP Sanjiv Goenka Group (@rpsggroup) November 4, 2025
“A visionary leader and strategist, he will oversee cricketing operations across our franchises, including Lucknow Super Giants (IPL), Durban’s Super Giants (SA20) and Manchester Originals (The Hundred) as we continue to build a strong sporting legacy across continents,” RP Sanjiv Goenka Group wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.
Since debuting in the league in 2022, LSG have made it to the Playoffs twice in their debut season and in 2023. However, they have not managed to make it to the Playoffs in the last two seasons of the league.
