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LSG Coach Backs Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan for India Call-Up

Lucknow Super Giants bowling coach Bharat Arun has backed pacers Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan to play for India. Prince has taken 16 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 18.69 in IPL 2026. Mohsin has impressed with 10 wickets in five matches, including a five-wicket haul against KKR. Arun highlighted the quality of LSG's fast-bowling unit, including Mohammed Shami and Mayank Yadav.

Key Points: LSG Coach Backs Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan for India

  • Prince Yadav took 16 wickets in 10 matches at avg 18.69
  • Mohsin Khan took 10 wickets in 5 matches at avg 14.90
  • Bharat Arun praises LSG's fast-bowling unit
  • Mohsin's best: 5/23 vs KKR on April 26
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LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun backs Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan to play for India

Lucknow Super Giants bowling coach Bharat Arun backs Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan to play for India, citing their impressive IPL 2026 performances.

"If you ask me a question, can they play for India? Yes, they have it in them to play. - Bharat Arun"

Chennai, May 9

Lucknow Super Giants bowling coach Bharat Arun backed pacers Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan's potential to play for India and lauded their form in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season.

Both Prince and Mohsin have impressed for LSG in the IPL 2026. While Prince has been amongst the leading wicket-takers in the tournament with 16 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 18.69, Mohsin has claimed 10 wickets in five matches at an average of 14.90.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of LSG's clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday, Bharat Arun said that both Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan have the potential to play for India. He added that the key challenge lies in how the national team management identifies and utilises such talent effectively to bring out their best. "If you ask me a question, can they [Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan] play for India? Yes, they have it in them to play. It's how well they [India's team management] bring together the talent and getting the best out of it is a challenge for them," Arun said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

While Prince has consistently bagged wickets for LSG in this season, Mohsin's most notable performance came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 26 when he registered figures of 5/23 in 4 overs.

Bharat Arun said one of the reasons he joined LSG was the quality of their fast-bowling unit. He highlighted the presence of promising bowlers such as Prince and Mohsin, along with strong performances from Mohammed Shami and the improving form of Mayank Yadav.

"See, one reason me joining Lucknow Super Giants is due to the fact they were really exciting bowlers. If you look at Prince, Mohsin [Khan], [Mohammed] Shami is doing well and even now Mayank Yadav bowled pretty well in the last game. Okay, he is a little short of match practice, I would say, but he is getting there. And also, we have a few other exciting prospects on hand," Bharat Arun said.

- ANI

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Karthik V
True potential is there, but the real challenge is how the national setup nurtures them. We've seen many IPL stars fizzle out in international cricket due to poor handling. Hope the management learns from past mistakes and gives these young guns the right platform.
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Rohan X
Prince Yadav has been silently brilliant. Watch his yorkers in the death overs—he's got that raw pace and accuracy. Mohsin's comeback after injury is inspiring. If both stay fit, they could be India's next Bumrah-Shami duo. Exciting times! 🇮🇳
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Priya S
Bharat Arun joining LSG was a masterstroke. Look at how Mohsin, Prince, and even Mayank are improving. Shami's experience is guiding them. This is exactly how IPL should work—nurturing future stars for India. Jai ho! 🙌
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Aditya G
Mohsin Khan's 5/23 was something else. He swings the ball both ways and has a deadly bouncer. Prince is a wicket-taking machine. But let's not hype them too much—international cricket is a different beast. They need time and consistent chances. Hope selectors don't rush them.
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Naveen S
Great to see Bharat Arun backing young Indian talent. But we must also remember bowlers like Shami who are doing well. Having a strong pace unit means we can rest our main bowlers in bilaterals. Deep bench strength is the key to dominating world cricket. 😎

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