Players Likely To Be Released By Lucknow Super Giants Ahead Of IPL 2024 Auction

Producer: Siddarth Sriram

After a fairly successful season in this year's IPL, Lucknow Super Giants now will set their aims on reaching the very pinnacle and clinching the coveted IPL title.

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Into their second season in the IPL, LSG encountered heartbreak, as perennial contenders Mumbai Indians, humiliated them in the play-off, as MI defeated them by 81 runs.

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Gautam Gambhir as well departed the team for KKR, after two years of mentoring the squad.

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In a blockbuster move, the marquee buy of last season, Avesh Khan was let go for the likes of Devdutt Padikkal from Rajasthan Royals in a straight swap

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Padikkal can come in and compete with the likes of KL Rahul and Quinton De Kock for the opening slot in LSG's batting ranks and make a name for himself.

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Karan Sharma gotten seldom chances to stake his claim, but has also failed to fire on all cylinders whenever he had the chance. So, he may be on released.

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Amit Mishra is not necessarily a bane on the team's performances, but his age brings to light major questions regarding who they would want heading their spin attack.

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Jaydev Unadkat’s below-par performance in three matches with no wickets might lead to his release by LSG ahead of the IPL 2024 auctions.

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