Not KL Rahul!! List of players set to be released by LSG ahead of IPL Mega Auction 2025

Lucknow Super Giants will look to form an even stronger team in the IPL 2025 auction, which is expected to take place in December this year. LSG joined the Indian Premier League in the 2022 season and has given a stunning show in the first two seasons by reaching playoffs.

However, the KL Rahul-led side could not reach playoffs in IPL 2024 and ended in the 7th spot in the points table. Lucknow Super Giants failed to give an equally brilliant show like the last two seasons.

Due to mega auction rules, LSG will have to drop many players from their squads ahead of IPL 2025. While they will retain some of their best members, they will part ways with some who could not impress in IPL 2024. Below we glance at 3 players LSG can release ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.

3 players who will be released by LSG ahead of IPL 2025 auction

3. Deepak Hooda

Deepak Hooda is the first player on this list. The right-handed batsman has been part of the side since their first season in IPL 2022. However, he has highly struggled with his performance. He impressed in the first season in 2022, hitting 451 runs.

However, he could only add 84 runs in the 2023 season and 145 runs in the 2024 season. He had batting averages of below 20 in both seasons and became a liability for the team. Hence, the team can release him ahead of the next auction.

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2. Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal is another player who might be released by LSG ahead of IPL 2024. Paddikkal was transferred by Rajasthan Royals to LSG in exchange for Avesh Khan. However, the left-handed batsman highly failed to make an impact.

Padikkal played in 7 games and could only add 38 runs with the bat. He scored a top knock of just 13 runs in one match and struggled with consistency. Hence, LSG might snub him from the squad.

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1. Amit Mishra

Amit Mishra is another player whom Lucknow Super Giants can release from their squad. The right-arm spinner was part of the team in IPL 2024 and also played 1 match. He picked 1 wicket in the game by giving away 20 runs in his only over.

Later, the team did not pick him in any other matches. Amit Mishra is one of the big names in IPL but he is also among the most aged ones. Hence, the franchise will drop him ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.