Lucknow Super Giants are the comparatively new youngsters on the block having made their IPL debut solely final yr. However, they did not let that cease them from ending third within the league, forward of the powerful IPL franchises.
In this version, they are going to actually hope to finish their second yr on a excessive by at the least reaching the finals. He actually has the instruments in his arsenal to attain this.
But the type of their skipper KL Rahul will likely be a giant concern for them. Rahul, who was in limelight final yr, has had a disappointing season in nationwide colors. In the current collection towards Sri Lanka, Australia and Bangladesh, he has scored simply two 50+ scores in 13 innings (Tests and ODIs). He additionally had a poor outing in final yr’s Asia Cup and T20 World Cup as India’s quest for his or her first ICC trophy since 2013 continued.
Rahul’s kind has seen him demoted to Grade B within the just lately launched BCCI gamers’ contracts, whereas specialists have referred to as for his omission from the nationwide crew. The participant could also be dealing with a disaster of confidence because the IPL function may have a bearing on LSG’s marketing campaign.
On the opposite hand, all of the current criticism might enhance his need to show unfavorable folks unsuitable. The LSG captain can use the season to cement a spot within the ODI squad for the World Cup at residence.
Kaptaan KL in his factor 😌🤌🏻#Lucknowsupergiants , #lsg , #gazabandaz , @klrahul pic.twitter.com/Biuzm5ZpRI
– Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) March 28, 2023
LSG’s important power lies within the set of all-rounders they’ve assembled with Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd and Marcus Stoinis of their ranks. They even have the explosive Quinton de Kock as Rahul’s opening companion however will likely be accessible for the South African crew solely after their first match towards Delhi Capitals on account of nationwide crew commitments. De Kock is within the type of his life in the meanwhile, just lately scoring his maiden T20I century towards the West Indies because the Proteas chased down 258.
LSG have additionally introduced in flamboyant Nicholas Pooran, who had a poor season for Sunrisers Hyderabad final yr however is a confirmed expertise, serving to strengthen the Lucknow middle-order.
The bowling division is the place LSG will battle with their pacer from final yr, Mohsin Khan, anticipated to overlook an excellent a part of the season on account of a shoulder damage. They have Mark Wood, Avesh Khan and Daniel Sams to at the least plug the cracks of their tempo battery, however with regards to spinners, they solely have Ravi Bishnoi as an impression participant. Only identify involves thoughts.
LSG Squad: KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gautam, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nicholls Pooran, Jaydev Unadkat, Yash Thakur, Romario Shepherd, Daniel Symes, Amit Mishra, Prerak Mankad, Swapnil Singh, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yudhveer Charak
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
