Lucknow Super Giants made their entry into the Indian Premier League in 2022. They did a good job in the first two seasons, as they made the playoffs in 2022 and 2023. But they couldn’t continue that momentum in the TATA IPL 2024 and finished in 7th place on the table. They had a mixed season and couldn’t perform as well as they would have thought.
However, they will look to do well in the coming season. But they will have to make some big decisions because there is a big auction in 2025. All ten teams can retain four players only, and all the other players will be released. So it will be a big question for LSG fans about whom they will retain. In this article, we will talk about four possible retentions for Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
Predicting Four players whom LSG might retain ahead of the IPL 2025 auction
1. KL Rahul (Captain)
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There were some reports claiming that KL Rahul is not eager to play for LSG in 2025 and might not captain in the last few matches of the TATA IPL 2024. But the LSG owner and Rahul denied such speculations. Rahul is likely to be the first retention because LSG might not get a better captain than him. He is also a run machine. Rahul scored 520 runs this season with four half-centuries and will be retained.
2. Marcus Stoinis
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Marcus Stoinis, with his all-round ability, is an asset to any team. He can win games with the bat and the ball, which is why he is one of the most demanded cricketers in franchise cricket across the globe. Stoinis had a decent season in 2024. He scored 388 runs at an average and strike rate of 32.33 and 147.52, respectively, with one century and two half-centuries. He also took four wickets with the ball. That might be enough to retain him.
3. Nicholas Pooran
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Nicholas Pooran is expected to be another overseas player who might get retained. The West Indian star had a brilliant 2024 edition. He scored 499 runs in 14 innings at an average of 62.37 and a strike rate of 178.21. Pooran also scored three half-centuries and hit 36 sixes. Pooran is someone who is always in demand at the auction, and that’s why LSG might not release him.
4. Mayank Yadav or Ravi Bishnoi
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LSG can go for a bold move and retain Mayank Yadav for 2025. He bowled the fastest ball of the IPL 2024 and was phenomenal in the limited chances he has had. He took 7 wickets in four matches. He bowled three balls over 155 kmph that caught the attention of the world. If he enters the auction, he might be hard to get, but currently, he is with the team for just INR 20 lacs. Or if not, LSG might look to retain Ravi Bishnoi, who has been playing for Rahul for a few years as well.