Lucknow Super Giants prepare for IPL 2025 Mega Auction with new captain and retained players

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will enter the IPL 2025 Mega Auction with a new captain after parting ways with KL Rahul. The team finished 7th in IPL 2024, struggling with performance issues. LSG has retained Nicholas Pooran for Rs 21 crore, along with Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Ayush Badoni. The team has a budget of Rs 69 crore for the auction. LSG was established in 2021 and initially performed well, reaching the playoffs in 2022 and 2023. However, tensions arose in 2024, leading to a disappointing season.