Updated: 29 October 2026
Lucknow Super Giants Squad 2027: Players, Captain, Coach and Retentions
Lucknow Super Giants are starting again after a hard 2026. They finished last, and Rishabh Pant, the ₹27 crore captain, has gone back to Delhi. Right now, LSG have 25 players under contract: 18 Indian and 7 overseas.
Below is the full LSG squad with each player’s role and 2026 fee, every change since last season and what happens at the retention deadline on 15 November 2026.
25
players under contract
7/8
overseas slots used
0
IPL titles
10th
IPL 2026 finish
Team facts
LSG at a Glance
| Detail | Lucknow Super Giants |
|---|---|
| Home ground | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| IPL titles | 0, still waiting for the first |
| IPL 2026 finish | 10th (last) |
| Captain in 2026 | Rishabh Pant (stepped down, now at DC) |
| Head coach for 2027 | Justin Langer (2026) |
| Players under contract | 25 (18 Indian, 7 overseas) |
| Retention deadline | Sunday, 15 November 2026 |
| IPL 2027 auction | Wednesday, 16 December 2026, Goa (expected) |
Full squad
LSG Squad for IPL 2027
These are the 25 players under contract with Lucknow Super Giants going into the IPL 2027 retention. The fee is what each player was paid in IPL 2026 (or his new fee, if he was traded), and overseas players are marked in orange. On 15 November 2026, we will mark every player as retained or released.
Batters (3)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Akshat Raghuwanshi | India | ₹2.2 crore |
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | ₹2 crore |
| Himmat Singh | India | ₹30 lakh |
Wicketkeepers (4)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran Vice-captain in 2026 | West Indies | ₹21 crore |
| Josh Inglis | Australia | ₹8.6 crore |
| Mukul Choudhary | India | ₹2.6 crore |
| Matthew Breetzke | South Africa | ₹75 lakh |
All-rounders (7)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul Samad | India | ₹4.2 crore |
| Ayush Badoni | India | ₹4 crore |
| Mitchell Marsh Missed part of 2026 (national duty) | Australia | ₹3.4 crore |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | India | ₹2.4 crore |
| Wanindu Hasaranga Missed 2026 (no NOC) | Sri Lanka | ₹2 crore |
| Arjun Tendulkar | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Arshin Kulkarni | India | ₹30 lakh |
Bowlers (11)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav Traded in from DC | India | ₹13.5 crore |
| Mayank Yadav | India | ₹11 crore |
| Mohammed Shami | India | ₹10 crore |
| Avesh Khan | India | ₹9.75 crore |
| Mohsin Khan | India | ₹4 crore |
| Anrich Nortje | South Africa | ₹2 crore |
| Naman Tiwari | India | ₹1 crore |
| Manimaran Siddharth | India | ₹75 lakh |
| Akash Singh | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Digvesh Rathi | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Prince Yadav | India | ₹30 lakh |
Squad built from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records, plus every trade and retirement since. Last checked on 29 October 2026.
Since last season
LSG Changes for IPL 2027
- Rishabh Pant moved to Delhi Capitals in June 2026, and Kuldeep Yadav joined LSG on his existing ₹13.5 crore fee.
- LSG have no captain for 2027 yet. Nicholas Pooran was vice-captain.
- Pant’s ₹27 crore fee has left the books, which frees up a lot of money for the auction.
Replacement players signed during IPL 2026
These players joined during the 2026 season when someone was injured or unavailable. Whether they stay for 2027 will be clear when the retention lists come out.
| Player | Country | Came in for |
|---|---|---|
| George Linde | South Africa | Wanindu Hasaranga |
The money
LSG’s Biggest Contracts
Together, the 25 players in this squad are on contracts worth about ₹106.95 crore. Every player a team keeps for 2027 is paid out of its purse, so releasing a big contract is the quickest way to free up money for the auction. These are the five biggest deals in the squad.
#1
₹21 crore
Nicholas Pooran, wicketkeeper
#2
₹13.5 crore
Kuldeep Yadav, bowler
#3
₹11 crore
Mayank Yadav, bowler
#4
₹10 crore
Mohammed Shami, bowler
#5
₹9.75 crore
Avesh Khan, bowler
Last season
LSG in IPL 2026
LSG finished 10th in IPL 2026. Rishabh Pant stepped down as captain before the season ended, with 10 wins and 18 losses as LSG captain over two seasons.
LSG IPL titles
Lucknow Super Giants have not won the IPL yet. IPL 2027 is their next chance at a first title.
Your questions
LSG Squad 2027 FAQs
Who is the LSG captain for IPL 2027?
LSG have not named a captain for IPL 2027. Rishabh Pant stepped down during the 2026 season and has since moved to Delhi Capitals. Nicholas Pooran was vice-captain, and Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh have both captained their countries in T20 cricket.
Who is the LSG head coach for IPL 2027?
Justin Langer was LSG’s head coach in 2026, and the team has not announced a change.
How many players are in the LSG squad right now?
LSG have 25 players under contract: 18 Indian and 7 overseas. A team can have up to 25 players, with no more than 8 from overseas.
When will LSG announce their retained players for IPL 2027?
By Sunday, 15 November 2026. That is the deadline for all ten teams to submit their retained and released players. We will update this page the same day.
Why did Rishabh Pant leave LSG?
Pant stepped down as LSG captain before the end of IPL 2026, and in June 2026 LSG traded him to Delhi Capitals for Kuldeep Yadav. He went to DC on a lower fee of ₹15 crore.
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PBKS
How We Check Our Facts
Players, fees and replacements come from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records. Trades, retirements and staff changes come from trusted outlets. If you spot a mistake in the LSG squad, tell us and we will fix it.
Main sources: IPL 2026 retentions, auction and replacements, IPL 2026 season records, India TV (trades), IANS (Pant and Kuldeep trade), IPL statement via ANI (trade fees), ANI (CSK staff), The National and Khel Now (coaching changes).