The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had a disappointing campaign in the IPL 2025 season, having claimed only 6 wins out of 14 games and completing the group stages in seventh position of the points table.

The side’s performance has been affected by injury concerns and the high price tag of players who underperformed during the season.

Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, the side will be aiming to revamp the squad by releasing some high-priced players and underperforming players to strengthen the squad during the IPL 2026 auction.

The event is likely to be held in the January-February window ahead of the IPL 2026 tournament, which usually follows the March-May window.

According to IPL 2026 auction rules, there are no restrictions on the number of players who can be released or retained.

In addition to the purse remaining from the previous auction and the value of the players they release, teams will likely to have a total purse value of INR 151 crore for the upcoming season.

Listed below are players likely to be released by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

• David Miller
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Mayank Yadav
• Rishabh pant
• Mohsin Khan

David Miller

The IPL veteran David Miller who joined the side for INR 7.5 crore in the mega auction, failed to perform in the 2025 season as he scored only 153 runs in 11 games at a strike rate of 127.5.

His age might be considered as a factor and LSG will be looking for a young talent to take over finisher role for the upcoming season.

Ravi Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi who was retained for INR 11 crore did pick only 9 wickets in 11 games and the Lucknow Super Gaints will conisder releasing him ahead of the 2026 auction and buy him back for a lesser value.

Mayank Yadav

Mayank Yadav was retained by the franchise for INR 11 crore ahead of the auction, but his injury limited his appearance this year. With no clarity on his return, Mayank Yadav played only two games and picked up as many wickets and got injured again.

LSG might consider releasing him ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

Rishabh pant

Rishabh Pant was a massive disappointment for LSG in 2025 season. He was the most expensive player in the IPL history, joining the side for INR 27 crores. However, he dis socre only 151 runs in 12 innings at an average of 13.72 and a strike rate of 107.09.

He might be considered to be released ahead of auction due to his high price tag.

Mohsin Khan

Mohsin Khan was also retained by LSG for Rs 4 crore, but like Mayank, his career has been injury-prone. Mohsin was ruled out of IPL 2025 at the start of the season, and the team missed his left-arm seam bowling. With his injury concerns, LSG is likely to release him ahead of next season.

Apart from the released players list, we have also listed the probable retained players list of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Listed below are the best possible retained players for LSG.

• Digvesh Rathi
• Aiden Markram
• Nicholas pooran
• Ayush Badoni
• Akash Deep
• Shardul Thakur
• Avesh Khan
• Prince Yadav
• Mitchell Marsh
• Abdul Samad
• Shamar Joseph
• Himmat Singh
• Arshin Torari
• William O’Rourke
• Shahbaz AHAMAD

According to BCCI guidelines, the mini auction will take place in the January-February Window following the player trade window in December-January.

Although the exact date of the auction is yet to be disclosed, several sources have hinted that the IPL 2026 auction dates will be announced very soon.

This mini auction for IPL 2026 will allow franchises to target their required players for completing their squad after the pre-auction trade window.