LSG: 5 things to watch out for in IPL 2024

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have reached IPL playoffs in their two seasons so far and will look to win the title in 2024

LSG start their campaign against Rajasthan Royals on 24 March

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We take a look at five things to watch out for from LSG's perspective in IPL 2024

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KL Rahul: The captain's form will be at the centre of attraction after having a poor season in 2023

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Rahul scored at a strike rate of 113 in 2023 before getting injured but has made an impressive comeback

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He will now look to translate the ODI and Test form into T20s to make a case for T20 World Cup 2024

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Just Langer: LSG have a new coach after mentor Gautam Gambhir left for Kolkata Knight Riders

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Langer won T20 World Cup with Australia but can he help LSG win their first IPL title?

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All eyes on Ravi Bishnoi: For LSG to win the IPL title, their bowing spearhead Bishnoi will have to do well

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Last season Bishnoi took 16 wickets from 15 games at an economy of 7.74

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Pace bowling: In absence of Mark Wood and Avesh Khan, Shamar Joseph and David Willey will have to step up

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Uncapped star: Yash Thakur or Prerak Mankad, LSG will also be looking for next homegrown star to emerge

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