After the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Lucknow Super Giants changed their squad heavily. They bought Rishabh Pant and made him the captain. The team finished 7th, but they finally settled on a steady batting order. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh scored runs at the top, and Nicholas Pooran, along with Ayush Badoni, handled the middle overs well.
The main problem came from the bowling attack. Mayank Yadav missed the season because of injury, and the rest of the pacers could not deliver consistent spells. Because of this weak and inexperienced bowling unit, LSG lost control in key matches. They remained the only active IPL team yet to reach a final, although older teams like Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals also never won the title.
LSG Retention Approach for IPL 2026
For IPL 2026, LSG retention approach included retaining players like Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arshin Kulkarni, and Matthew Breetzke.
LSG kept Rishabh Pant as captain and first-choice wicketkeeper-batter. Nicholas Pooran stayed as the second wicketkeeper-batter who can play in the middle order. Aiden Markram remained as a solid overseas batter, and Mitchell Marsh stayed as an overseas all-rounder who can bat in the top or middle order.
Ayush Badoni and Aryan Juyal stayed as young Indian batters. Arshin Kulkarni and Shahbaz Ahmad remained as Indian all-rounders who can contribute with both bat and ball. Prince Yadav stayed in the squad as a young bowler.
LSG also kept Digvesh Rathi and M. Siddharth as their spin options. In pace, they retained Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav.
The major change came through trades. Mohammed Shami joined LSG from SRH, giving the team an experienced Indian fast bowler. Arjun Tendulkar came from the Mumbai Indians as an all-rounder who bowls left-arm pace. Shardul Thakur moved to the Mumbai Indians in a ₹2 crore trade, which opened space for the new arrivals.
| Player | Role |
| Nicholas Pooran | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Mayank Yadav | Pacer |
| Mohsin Khan | Pacer |
| Ayush Badoni | All-rounder |
| Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Aiden Markram | All-rounder |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-rounder |
| Avesh Khan | Pacer |
| Abdul Samad | Batter |
| Himmat Singh | Batter |
| M. Siddharth | Spinner |
| Digvesh Singh | Pacer |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | All-rounder (Spinner) |
| Akash Singh | Pacer |
| Prince Yadav | All-rounder |
| Arshin Kulkarni | All-rounder |
| Matthew Breetzke | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
List of Players LSG has Released
LSG has released Aryan Juyal, David Miller, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajavardhan Hangargekar, Shardul Thakur (traded), Akash Deep, Ravi Bishnoi, and Shamar Joseph. These releases indicate a major reset, with emphasis on a younger Indian core and dependable overseas players for IPL 2026.
| Player | Role |
| Aryan Juyal | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| David Miller | Batter |
| Yuvraj Chaudhary | Batter |
| Rajavardhan Hangargekar | All-rounder (Pacer) |
| Shardul Thakur | All-rounder (Pacer) |
| Akash Deep | Pacer |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Spinner |
| Shamar Joseph | Pacer |
FAQs
Q. Is Mohammed Shami traded?
A. Yes. Mohammed Shami has been traded from Sunrisers Hyderabad to Lucknow Super Giants. The trade was confirmed on the Retention Deadline Day.
Q. Who is the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants?
A. Rishabh Pant is the captain of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025. He was appointed after KL Rahul was released.
Q. Is Arjun Tendulkar in LSG?
A. Yes. Arjun Tendulkar has been traded from the Mumbai Indians to the Lucknow Super Giants.
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