As the 2026 IPL Mini Auction approaches, fans are eager to see who Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will trade. After a poor 2025 season, the franchise needs to shake things up.
LSG Trades for 2026
Word is that LSG has decided on some players they will trade before the 2026 IPL Mini Auction. Here are some potential trade targets:
- Bevon Jacobs: This middle-order batter from New Zealand could be the power LSG needs in the death overs.
- Sam Curran: A fast-bowling all-rounder like Curran would give the team seam options and a finisher down the order.
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Expect LSG to make some other smart moves during the trade window as well.
Players to be Released by LSG in 2026
To make room for new talent, LSG will release some players. Here are the names:
- David Miller: After a big price tag, Miller didn’t quite live up to expectations in 2025.
- Shardul Thakur: He was brought in as a stopgap and it looks like his time is up.
- Ravi Bishnoi: Despite being retained earlier, he might be on the market now.
- Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shamar Joseph, and Arshin Kulkarni: These players are all on the chopping block as LSG looks to fine tune their squad.
Why the Trade Window Matters for LSG
- Strengths of the Retained Core: LSG has retained a well-rounded group of players. They have aggressive batters in Pooran and Marsh, quality spinners in Bishnoi and Markram, young talent in Badoni, and pace bowlers in Deep and Mohsin. This core group gives them a solid base to build upon in the auction.
Why Players are being Released:
- The reason is simple: they didn’t perform and they cost too much. Releasing Miller and Thakur is a no-brainer. Releasing Avesh and Prince Yadav frees up some cash and spots which is crucial in a mini-auction.
The trade and release list for LSG in 2026 makes sense. They have a solid core. They are getting rid of underperforming players which gives them more money to spend in the auction. And if they can get some smart trades like Jacobs and Curran, they can address some of the weaknesses before the auction even begins. These moves will make them stronger.
