Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) restarted their training in preparation for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on Wednesday (May 14).

Notably, none of the team's overseas players rejoined the squad for their first practice session since the league's one-week suspension. LSG who have won five out of 11 games played so far, are still in contention for Playoffs qualification.

Concerns over key players' availability

In the practice session, no overseas players including Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Shamar Joseph, or Mathew Breetzke were present.

LSG is particularly anxious about the availability of Aiden Markram and Shamar Joseph. Markram, the South African batter, is currently with his national team for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Meanwhile, Joseph is named in the West Indies ODI squad, which is set to face England in a three-match series starting May 29.

Captain and coaching staff updates

Rishabh Pant, LSG's captain, was also absent from the initial training session. However, he is expected to return by Thursday, May 15. The entire coaching team, including Zaheer Khan, Lance Klusener, Vijay Dahiya, Justin Langer, and Rajat Bhatia, has rejoined the franchise.