LSG's IPL 2026 Auction: Hasaranga, Nortje, Inglis Join Lucknow Super Giants

• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) entered the IPL 2026 auction with a purse of Rs 22.95 crore, strategically bolstering their squad.
• LSG acquired Sri Lankan spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga for his base price of Rs 2 crore, addressing their spin department needs.
• South African pacer Anrich Nortje was also bought for Rs 2 crore, adding express pace and experience to the bowling attack.
• Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis was a significant buy at Rs 8.60 crore, alongside uncapped Mukul Choudhary for Rs 2.60 crore.
• The team retained key players like Rishabh Pant (c), Nicholas Pooran, and Mitchell Marsh, while trading in Mohammed Shami and Arjun Tendulkar.

Why It Matters: LSG strengthens squad with key international buys and strategic retentions for IPL 2026.