IPL 2024 Auction LSG Players
Ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been active in shaping their squad with strategic trades and player retention decisions. With Devdutt Padikkal’s inclusion through a trade, the team seems keen on maintaining its core strengths for the upcoming season.
he IPL 2024 Auction holds immense significance for all teams, providing an opportunity to restructure and bolster their line-ups for the new season. Lucknow Super Giants have been notably busy in the lead-up to the auction, executing two trades already.
Having made consecutive playoff appearances in their initial years without clinching the title, LSG aims to fortify their lineup for a more successful campaign. While KL Rahul led the team in 2022, Krunal Pandya took charge in his absence in 2023.
IPL 2024 Players Released
Franchises were granted the trade option last year, allowing player exchanges or acquisitions via all-cash deals during the IPL Trade Window. Players released ahead of IPL 2024 will enter the auction pool, seeking spots with different teams before the league commences.
Per IPL regulations, each franchise can hold a squad of 25 players, with a cap of 8 foreign players, and field a maximum of 4 overseas players in the playing XI.
IPL 2024 Auction Date & Venue
The BCCI has scheduled the IPL 2024 Auction in Dubai on December 19. The deadline for final submissions of released and retained players is November 26. This marks the first instance of an IPL auction being held overseas, making it a day-long event in Dubai.
List of LSG Players Released
Ahead of IPL 2024 AuctionLucknow Super Giants have been active in the ‘Trade Window,’ making two significant trades so far – Avesh Khan to Rajasthan Royals and Romario Shepherd to Mumbai Indians. The confirmed list of Released Players will be updated post the official announcement. Here’s the expected list of players likely to be released by LSG:
Romario Shepherd (Traded to Mumbai Indians)Avesh Khan (Traded to Rajasthan Royals)Mark WoodMarcus StoinisDeepak Hooda
List of LSG Players Retained Ahead of IPL 2024 Auction
LSG has already added Devdutt Padikkal to their batting roster through a trade involving Avesh Khan. The team is expected to retain the core group, including KL Rahul and Ayush Badoni. The final list of Retained Players will be updated post the official announcement. Here’s the probable list of players likely to be retained by LSG:
- Manan Vohra
- KL Rahul (c&wk)
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Mohsin Khan
- Arpit Guleria
- Mark Wood
- Marcus Stoinis
- Kyle Mayers
- Karan Sharma
- K Gowtham
- Ayush Badon
- Deepak Hooda
- Krunal Pandya
- Nicholas Pooran
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Yash Thakur
- Daniel Sams
- Amit Mishra
- Prerak Mankad
- Swapnil Singh
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Yudhvir Singh
IPL 2024 Teams Purse Value
BCCI has increased the franchise purse value by INR 5 crores, now standing at approximately INR 100 crores. LSG’s release of Romario Shepherd has already bolstered their purse. The final purse value will be determined after the submission of retained and released players’ lists.
LSG Remaining Purse
Lucknow Super Giants currently possess a remaining purse of INR 3.55 crore.
Verdict
LSG is poised to maintain its core group while strategically releasing players based on potential and high base prices. Having performed well in the last season, the team aims to build on their successes, eyeing their first-ever IPL title.
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