After IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants should release these 5 players including Rishabh Pant.

Delhi: Under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant, the performance of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026 was very poor. Lucknow won only four out of 14 matches. Lucknow became the second team to be eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoffs. Lucknow remained last on the points table. Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis and Prince Yadav performed well for the team. But most of the players of the squad remained flop. In such a situation, let us take a look at those five players whom Lucknow should release before the next season.

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LSG should release these five players

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant, bought for Rs 27 crore, has been one of the most disappointing players of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the last two seasons. In 2025, he scored 269 runs in 14 matches and his average was 24.25. Whereas in IPL 2026, he scored 312 runs in 14 matches, while his strike rate was 138.05. After two consecutive bad seasons, Pant has already left the captaincy of LSG. In such a situation, it may be more beneficial for another team to buy him at a lower price. Or Lucknow itself can buy them at a lower price in the auction.

Mayank Yadav

Lucknow had retained young fast bowler Mayank Yadav for Rs 11 crore. But he could play only four matches this season due to injury. Whereas in the last season Mayank was able to play only two matches. Mayans could not take even a single wicket this season. In such a situation, the best decision for Lucknow would be to release him. Because upon releasing him the team will get Rs 11 crore. So that she can buy another bowler in the auction.

Enrique Norkhia

South African fast bowler Enrique Norkhia was bought by Lucknow in the mini auction for Rs 2 crore. Norkhia could play only one match this season. Norkhia did not get a single wicket during this period. Norkhia always struggles with injuries. Norkhia last played the entire season in the year 2020/21. In such a situation, the team can replace him with another bowler in the auction.

nicholas puran

Lucknow had retained Nicholas Puran for Rs 21 crore. The team was hopeful that he would once again perform brilliantly. But Puran disappointed everyone with his batting. This season, Puran scored only 234 runs in 14 matches. In such a situation, Lucknow can release him. Lucknow would like to release him and buy him back for less money in the auction. Because it is not necessary to buy 21 crores on them.

Avesh Khan

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Lucknow had retained Indian fast bowler Avesh Khan for IPL 2026 for Rs 9.75 crore. The team was hopeful that they would win the matches with their excellent bowling this season. But his performance was absolutely poor. Avesh got a chance to play in a total of 7 matches this season. During this period he could take only 6 wickets. During this period his average was around 46. He gave away runs at an economy rate of 11.07. In such a situation, keeping Avesh in the team by paying Rs 9.75 crore would not be the right decision. The team should release him. Lucknow should think of buying another player in his place in the auction.