Akash Deep IPL Auction News

Rishabh Pant was picked by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a whopping amount of Rs 27 crore in the 2025 IPL auction. However, the 27-year-old Pant failed to live up to the expectations in the IPL 2025 season, scoring just 269 runs in 14 matches in his first stint as LSG captain. Despite his underwhelming performance, LSG are likely to persist with Pant for IPL 2026 season. However, LSG are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. The Lucknow-based franchise might consider releasing some under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players Lucknow Super Giants might release before the IPL 2026 auction: 

Rishabh Pant was signed by the Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping amount of Rs 27 crore in the 2025 IPL auction, making him the most expensive player in league's history. However, the 27-year-old Pant has failed to live up to the expectations in the ongoing season.  Not only Pant, many other players have failed to deliver for LSG, who are currently seventh on the points table with six losses in 11 games. Lucknow-based franchise might consider releasing some players after this season based on their form, salary, etc.  Here's list of players which Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) might release after IPL 2025 season: