LSG's Probable Release And Retention List Before IPL 2027 Auction 

Lucknow Super Giants. [Source - AFP]

Lucknow Super Giants will look to make some important decisions ahead of the IPL 2027 auction. The franchise is expected to assess its squad and identify players worth retaining.

LSG endured a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, finishing at the bottom of the points table. They will now aim to rebuild their squad and address several concerns before the next season.

With November 17 set as the deadline for submitting retention lists, LSG have some crucial calls to make. Let's take a look at LSG's probable releases and retention list ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.

Lucknow Super Giants' Current IPL Squad

LSG's Possible Release List Before IPL 2027

1. Avesh Khan - ₹9.75 crore

Avesh Khan could be among the first players LSG look to release after managing just six wickets in seven IPL 2026 matches at an average of 45.50 and economy of 11.06. With several Indian pace options in the squad, LSG could free up funds for other auction targets.

2. Abdul Samad - ₹4.2 crore

Abdul Samad has failed to deliver as a middle-order finisher for LSG and could be released ahead of the IPL 2027 auction. He scored just 116 runs in eight IPL 2026 matches at a strike-rate of 131.81, hitting only five sixes, which is a relatively poor return.

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3. Akshat Raghuwanshi - ₹2.2 crore

LSG could consider releasing Akshat Raghuwanshi after giving him limited opportunities last season. He played just two innings, scoring 29 runs at a strike-rate of 116. With several Indian middle-order options potentially available at lower prices, LSG could explore alternatives.

4. Anrich Nortje - ₹2 crore

Anrich Nortje could be another release candidate, with his recurring injury concerns making him a risky retention. He played just one match before being ruled out of IPL 2026 and was also recently ruled out of the third Test against Australia.

5. Wanindu Hasaranga - ₹2 crore

Wanindu Hasaranga could be another release candidate for LSG, given his recurring injury concerns. The Sri Lankan all-rounder missed IPL 2026 entirely and is currently unavailable for Sri Lanka as well, prompting LSG to free up an overseas slot.

6. George Linde - ₹1 crore

George Linde featured in just three matches after replacing injured Wanindu Hasaranga but failed to make a significant impact with either bat or ball, picking up only one wicket. LSG could release him to free up an overseas slot and target another all-rounder.

7. Arshin Kulkarni - ₹30 lakh

Arshin Kulkarni featured in just two matches last season, scoring 17 runs at a strike-rate of 68. With several talented Indian top-order batters likely to be available in the auction, LSG could look for better options.

LSG's Possible Retention List Before IPL 2027

Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Mukul Chaudhary, Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Digvesh Rathi, Mohammed Shami, Manimaran Siddharth, Akash Singh, Arjun Tendulkar, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Josh Inglis, Mohsin Khan, Kuldeep Yadav.

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