Lucknow: Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has made a public appeal to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka, offering his services as a spin-bowling coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season.
Sivaramakrishnan expressed confidence in his ability to help a franchise improve its spin bowling, saying he could deliver results if given an opportunity. He made the request through a post on social media platform X on October 17, 2026, directly tagging Goenka.
The former India international also indicated that he was open to coaching spinners at any IPL franchise, with the aim of demonstrating that spin bowling can remain effective in the shortest format of the game.
Sivaramakrishnan sends message to Sanjiv Goenka
In his post addressed to the LSG owner, Sivaramakrishnan introduced himself as a former Indian cricketer and asked to be considered if the franchise was looking for a spin-bowling coach.
He wrote that he was confident he could deliver results, making the message a direct request for a coaching opportunity rather than an announcement of any appointment.
The former spinner also shared a broader appeal, saying he was willing to coach spinners at any IPL team. His stated objective was to prove that spinners could perform effectively in T20 cricket.
There has been no confirmed announcement that LSG or another franchise has offered him a position. His public appeal comes as teams prepare to assess their squads and support staff ahead of the next IPL season.
Former India spinner wants to demonstrate value of spin
Sivaramakrishnan’s request centres on the role of specialist spin bowling in modern T20 cricket. The format often puts bowlers under pressure because batters look to score quickly, particularly during the powerplay and at the death.
However, spinners can still influence matches through changes in pace, variations in flight, accuracy and the ability to take wickets at key moments.
Sivaramakrishnan has expressed a desire to help teams make better use of their spin resources. His appeal suggests that he wants an opportunity to apply his playing experience to coaching and demonstrate how specialist guidance can help spinners adapt to the demands of T20 cricket.
Whether a franchise responds to his request remains to be seen.
Sivaramakrishnan’s international career
Sivaramakrishnan represented India in nine Test matches and 16 One-Day Internationals. He took 26 wickets in Tests and 15 in ODIs, establishing himself as a leg-spinner during his international career.
He also represented Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket, taking 154 wickets in 76 first-class matches. His experience across international and domestic cricket provides the background to his interest in working with bowlers in a coaching capacity.The former spinner was part of India’s squad that won the 1985 World Championship of Cricket, a significant achievement in the country’s limited-overs history.
His playing career gave him experience of different conditions and batting approaches, knowledge he now hopes to use in helping younger spinners develop their skills.
LSG prepare for the IPL 2027 season
Sivaramakrishnan’s appeal comes ahead of the IPL 2027 season, when franchises will evaluate their playing groups and coaching arrangements.
For LSG, any decision about its coaching staff will depend on the franchise’s plans and requirements. Sivaramakrishnan has made his interest clear, but no appointment has been confirmed.
His message also raises a wider question about how IPL teams can support spin bowlers in a format often dominated by aggressive batting. Specialist coaching can focus on tactical planning, control, variations and adapting to different match situations.
For now, Sivaramakrishnan’s request remains a public expression of interest in an IPL coaching role. The next step depends on whether LSG or another franchise chooses to consider his offer.