LSG IPL 2026 retention list: All retained, released players, updated purse ahead of mini auction

LSG cricket team [Source: @LucknowIPL/X.com]

Though the team entered a new chapter with significant changes to both their playing and leadership groups, the Lucknow Super Giants failed to reverse their fortunes in IPL 2025. The appointment of Rishabh Pant as captain and the addition of Zaheer Khan were moves designed to reinvigorate the franchise and propel them into playoff contention.

However, the team failed to translate these off-field changes into on-field success. Nevertheless, the IPL 2026 retention list are out with the team retaining core players and letting go of names like Akash Deep and Shamar Joseph.

LSG retained players for IPL 2026

LSG retained 17 players, including two overseas, from their IPL 2025 squad. Shamar Joseph and David Miller are among the big names who were released from the squad. Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke are some of the names that GT trusted with for the IPL 2026 edition.

LSG released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction

LSG released Aryan Juyal, David Miller, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Akash Deep, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph.

LSG remaining purse and slots

Lucknow Super Giants have six slots, including four overseas, to buy in the upcoming auction. For the auction though, they have a purse value of 22.95 crore remaining.

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