About Justin Langer
Justin Langer is the head coach of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026.
Langer coached Australia’s men’s team from 2018 to 2022, winning the 2021 T20 World Cup. Lucknow Super Giants appointed him head coach in July 2023, replacing Andy Flower, ahead of IPL 2024.
Justin Langer IPL Salary: Estimated Pay
Lucknow Super Giants does not publish what it pays Justin Langer. IPL franchises keep coaching contracts private, and media estimates for IPL head coaches generally range from about ₹3.5 crore to ₹5 crore a season, depending on experience and record. Until a figure is officially confirmed, his salary is listed here as not disclosed.
Roles & Responsibilities of LSG Head Coach
- Auction and retention planning: deciding with the LSG owners which players to retain, trade and bid for within the ₹125 crore purse.
- Team selection and match strategy: picking the XI and the overseas combination with captain Rishabh Pant, and planning match-ups and Impact Player substitutions.
- Leading the support staff: working with Lance Klusener (assistant coach), Matthew Mott (batting coach), Bharat Arun (bowling coach), Carl Crowe (bowling coach), Abhay Sharma (fielding coach).
- Player development: improving uncapped Indian players and integrating new signings and replacements.
- Culture and man-management: keeping a squad of 25 or more players, including overseas stars, focused over a two-month season.