Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has completed its IPL 2026 retention announcements. The franchise has finalized which players will stay and which ones will be released as it prepares for the upcoming auction.
These confirmed lists give fans a clear view of Lucknow Super Giants’s squad strategy and the direction the team is taking for Next IPL, reflecting thoughtful planning and key decisions.
Let’s know LSG Retained and Released Players List..

LSG Retained Players List
As the names appear, Lucknow Super Giants is clearly trying to keep a strong and balanced core. The franchise is retaining member who can give stability and match-winning impact in IPL 2026.
- Abdul Samad
- Ayush Badoni
- Aiden Markram
- Matthew Breetzke
- Himmat Singh
- Rishabh Pant
- Nicholas Pooran
- Mitchell Marsh
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Arshin Kulkarni
- Mayank Yadav
- Avesh Khan
- Mohammad Shami (Trade In)
- Mohsin Khan
- Manimaran Siddharth
- Digvesh Rathi
- Prince Yadav
- Akash Singh
These retained names show that Lucknow wants to continue with experience, solid middle-order firepower, and strong spin–pace support. With KL Rahul leading again, Super Giants looks ready for a stable setup in IPL 2026.
LSG Released Players List
The released players list for Lucknow Super Giants out. The team appears ready to bring new faces in the upcoming auction, and many important names are being out.
- Aryan Juyal
- David Miller
- Yuvraj Chaudhary
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Akash Deep
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Shamar Joseph
- Shardul Thakur (Trade Out)
This list shows that LSG is going for a fresh structure for IPL 2026, focusing on new talent and better team balance. The confirmed arrival of Arjun Tendulkar adds a new angle to their bowling unit and overall squad depth.
The retention event is still going, and more updates from other teams will appear soon. Lucknow Super Giants fans are watching every new name flashing on the screen as the franchise continues shaping its team for IPL 2026.








