The Lucknow Super Giants are back for IPL 2026 after a bumpy 2025 season. They kept 17 players, welcomed Mohammed Shami and Arjun Tendulkar, and waved goodbye to some stars. With a fresh coach and a budget of INR 22.95 crore, they splurged on Josh Inglis and exciting new talents. Get ready for a thrilling lineup led by Rishabh Pant!
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- 1.LSG bounce back after a rough 2025, splurging at the mini-auction to retool.
- 2.Josh Inglis headlines the buys, with Nortje and Hasaranga added at base price despite Inglis's limited availability.
- 3.Top order of Marsh, Markram, and Pant (captain & WK) should light up the powerplay.
- 4.Pooran and Badoni anchor the middle order with a handy right-left combo.
- 5.Bowling unit features Shami leading the pace pack with Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, and Digvesh Rathi; Rathi also covers spin.