Former India cricketer and choice committee chairman MSK Prasad was on Thursday named as strategic advisor by Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants. In his new capability, Prasad will probably be instrumental in offering important steering throughout a spectrum of vital domains to LSG. “Prasad brings with him a wealth of experience and a stellar track record in cricket operations, coupled with a passion that has driven him to remarkable achievements in both national and international arenas,” the IPL facet from Lucknow mentioned in an announcement.

“His journey is marked by a range of accomplishments that spans from representing the Indian national team to steering the operations of prominent cricket associations; all of which will bring valuable insights and experience to our organisation.” In his earlier function because the chairman of BCCI’s senior choice committee from September 2016 until March 2020, Prasad performed a key function in spearheading expertise scouting and participant growth to assist create a sturdy expertise pipeline for the Indian nationwide staff throughout all codecs.

The former wicketkeeper-batter has additionally served because the Director of Cricket Operations on the Andhra Cricket Association, the place he performed a key function in establishing teaching services throughout 13 districts within the area.

“His involvement at RPSG Sports will be instrumental in providing essential guidance across a spectrum of critical domains as head of talent search, talent development and our academy business,” LSG additional acknowledged.

The 48-year-old former cricketer represented India in six Tests and 17 ODIs, scoring 106 and 131 runs respectively.

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