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Lucknow Super Giants — Released & Retained Players 2026
Last updated: January 27, 2026
Below is the confirmed list of retained and released players for Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2026 season, following official squad announcements.
LSG Retained Players
| Player | Role | Overseas |
| Nicholas Pooran | Wicketkeeper | 🌍 |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder | 🌍 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler | — |
| Mayank Yadav | Bowler | — |
| Mohsin Khan | Bowler | — |
| Ayush Badoni | Batter | — |
Released Players
| Player | Role | Overseas |
| KL Rahul | Batter | — |
| Quinton de Kock | Wicketkeeper | 🌍 |
| Krunal Pandya | All-rounder | — |
| Deepak Hooda | All-rounder | — |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Bowler | 🌍 |
Notes
- Captaincy update: Rishabh Pant signed as captain (replacing KL Rahul).
- Strategy: Retained the core engine while changing the driver.
LSG Retention & Release Strategy
Lucknow Super Giants retain players who offer immediate impact and tactical flexibility. LSG value adaptability across conditions and match situations when shaping their retained core.
Releases are used to manage workload balance and squad depth. This enables LSG to remain flexible while preserving a competitive core.