Tom Moody to join LSG as Global Director of Cricket
What's the story
Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody is set to join Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as their Global Director of Cricket. The move will see him oversee LSG in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Durban's Super Giants in SA20, and Manchester Originals in The Hundred. Moody will work alongside Justin Langer, LSG's head coach, and Kane Williamson, who was recently appointed as their strategic advisor.
Coaching career
One of the most successful coaches in cricket
Moody, who recently turned 60, is among the most successful coaches in cricket. He has been coaching teams for over 20 years, according to ESPNcricinfo. Earlier this year, he led Oval Invincibles to their third consecutive Hundred title as head coach. He also served as head coach at Desert Vipers in ILT20 and had a successful tenure, with them finishing runners-up in 2023 and 2025.
Experience
Return to IPL after three years
Moody is returning to the IPL for the first time since parting ways with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) after IPL 2022. This was his second coaching stint with SRH, having had a highly successful first term between 2013 and 2019, which included a title win in 2016. He returned as Director of Cricket in 2021 but became the head coach the following season after Australia's Trevor Bayliss left the franchise.
Team history
Moody will take over from Zaheer Khan
At LSG, Moody will replace former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan in IPL 2025. Zaheer had been appointed for two years but left after one season. After reaching the playoffs in their first two seasons (2022 and 2023), LSG failed to qualify for the knockouts in the last two seasons. Despite acquiring Rishabh Pant for a record ₹27 crore deal, they finished seventh with six wins from 14 matches.