Why Bharat Arun’s Arrival Could Be a Game-Changer for LSG’s Bowling Future

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made a big statement that might just catch the attention of some fans—and perhaps a few rival franchises as well. They’ve hired Bharat Arun as their new bowling coach before IPL 2026 starts. For anyone who has followed Arun’s career, this is not a change for the sake of having a new coach. It is a strong and proactive investment in bowling firepower going forward.

Why Arun and LSG Make Perfect Sense

It’s easy to fixate on the details, but now we need to consider the whole landscape. LSG has quietly assembled one of the most exciting young pace attacks in the IPL. Guys like Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan have already attracted considerable buzz, while Akash Deep, Akash Singh, and Prince Yadav offer raw materials with developmental potential. But talent without development is just potential that isn’t being utilized.

Let’s look at Bharat Arun; he is the man, alongside Lalchand Rajput, who fundamentally shaped the best phase of India’s pace attack with Bumrah, Shami, and Siraj. He is more than a bowls-and-drills person. He is a strategist, a developer, and most importantly, a pace mentor. He has proven success when he has the power to develop young players from the bottom up, which is the exact role LSG is looking for, considering they finished seventh in IPL 2025.

It’s More Than Just Coaching—It’s a Culture Shift

The big difference here is that Arun is not just coming in to call bowling plans from the dugout; he’s getting a larger remit: overseeing year-round development and scouting. That is important. That tells you that LSG is not just thinking about 2026: they are developing towards sustainability.

This attitude is seen in what Arun also said: he is enthused about growing a “fearless and tactically sharp pace assault.” That is very revealing. It is about establishing a sense of identity – that LSG’s bowling attack is not just serviceable but scary. And that development does not just happen in a few net sessions across the season. It takes off-season grind, analytics, mentorship, and trust, which Arun can offer.

Don’t Sleep on the Spin Side, Either

As Arun fires up the fast lane, Crowe’s spin craft is set to paint curves in a story that’s far from linear. With a cricketing compass that finds gold in the unorthodox, Crowe turned Narine into a mystery and Chakravarthy into a puzzle few can solve. Should the move materialise, LSG’s bowling unit off the field could be one of the best and most diverse in the league.

Crowe and Arun would provide a nice strategy of yin, and yang – pace and spin, precision and mystery – to provide variety, depth, and discipline to the LSG bowling unit.

At first glance, this appears to be a smart move. Bharat Arun is a proven pace architect, and LSG is a new franchise with plenty of raw pace talent and is still searching for its identity. If he is given the time and resources to implement his vision, it would not be a surprise if LSG’s bowling attack one day becomes the model for other franchises.

All eyes are on Arun — will he craft the IPL’s future fast-bowling giants? Or will it simply be another case of untapped potential? What we do know is that the Super Giants have just become interesting.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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