Former India men’s team physio Patrick Farhart has joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as Global Head of Science and Medicine, a franchise official confirmed on Wednesday.
In addition to LSG, Farhart will also work with its sister franchises: the Durban Super Giants in SA20 and the Manchester Originals of The Hundred. An LSG official stated, “Patrick Farhart will join LSG and its sister franchises as their Global Head of Science and Medicine from today. His work will start from the upcoming SA20 season for the Durban franchise.”
With over 20 years of experience, Farhart has served as the physio for various teams, including the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash, Kings XI Punjab, and Mumbai Inddigihunt in the Indian Premier League. He has held the position of Performance Director for New South Wales, Hampshire, and Australia and has worked with major rugby and football teams in Australia.
“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Global Head of Medicine and Science at RPSG Sports Private Limited!” he wrote on his LinkedIn account.
Farhart elaborated, “The purpose of this role is to establish and maintain world-class standards in athlete performance, health, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, continuing professional development, and scientific innovation for sports medicine and sports science staff attached to RPSG Sport teams, including Lucknow Super Giants (IPL), Manchester Originals (The Hundred), Durban Super Giants (SA20), and Mohun Bagan SG (ISL).”
Previously, Patrick was with the Delhi Capitals as their lead physio, having joined the franchise for three years in 2019 after his tenure with the Indian men’s team ended. He served as the Indian team’s physiotherapist from 2015 until the 2019 ICC World Cup.