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LSG's Tough Retention Calls: Mayank Yadav's Injury Clouds IPL Plans

Lucknow Super Giants have started their retention discussions ahead of the November 15 deadline. Owner Sanjiv Goenka confirmed the talks while highlighting Tom Moody's new role as global director of cricket. The franchise faces challenging decisions regarding injured fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who might miss the first half of IPL 2026. LSG finished seventh in the previous season and has already made several coaching staff changes.

Key Points: LSG Owner Goenka Reveals IPL Retention Talks Before Deadline

  • LSG faces difficult retention decisions with November 15 deadline approaching
  • Mayank Yadav's ongoing rehab may affect his IPL 2026 availability
  • Franchise made coaching changes including Tom Moody as director
  • Team finished seventh in IPL 2025 with six wins from 14 games
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IPL retention talks underway, says LSG owner Goenka ahead of Nov 15 deadline

Lucknow Super Giants begin retention discussions ahead of Nov 15 deadline as Mayank Yadav's injury recovery timeline creates selection challenges for IPL 2026.

"IPL retention talks for @LucknowIPL are underway. Delighted to have @TomMoodyCricket on board - Sanjiv Goenka"

New Delhi, Nov 13

IPL side Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have begun discussions on their retention ahead of the November 15 deadline, said franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka. In 2025, LSG, led by India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, finished at seventh place with six wins coming from 14 games.

The Lucknow-based franchise had made the knockouts in their first two IPL seasons in 2022 and 2023 respectively. "IPL retention talks for @LucknowIPL are underway. Delighted to have @TomMoodyCricket on board, bringing immense experience and strategic insight. Great discussion with @RishabhPant17, Justin Langer, and Bharat Arun as we plan for the season ahead," wrote Goenka on his 'X' account on Thursday.

Also seen in the picture are Goenka's son and LSG co-owner Shashwat Goenka and team analyst Shrinivas Chandrashekaran. Post their lackluster time in IPL 2025, LSG made quite a few changes to their coaching staff; while Langer retained his job, Bharat Arun was brought in as the bowling coach while Carl Crowe came in as the spin bowling coach.

Tom Moody recently took over as the side's global director of cricket, replacing Zaheer Khan. Post the retention deadline, the mini auction for IPL 2026 will be held either on December 15 or 16 in Abu Dhabi.

In terms of retentions, LSG have some tough choices to make:- exciting fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who was retained for Rs 11 crore, is still in rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru after undergoing a back surgery in Christchurch, New Zealand, in July this year.

It is understood that Yadav's ongoing rehab means he may not be available for the first half of IPL 2026. David Miller, Arshin Kulkarni and Shamar Joseph also didn't live up to the expected billing in LSG colours during the 2025 season. There's also been word around all-rounder Shardul Thakur being traded to another franchise by LSG before the retention deadline, but nothing concrete has come to the fore.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see Tom Moody joining LSG. His experience with SRH was fantastic. But why so many coaching changes? Team needs stability, not constant chopping and changing.
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Arjun K
Rishabh Pant as captain is the right choice! After his comeback, he's been brilliant. LSG should build the team around him. Excited for the mini auction in Abu Dhabi! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
David Miller was such a disappointment this season. Expected much more from him. Maybe time to release him and get someone more consistent in the middle order.
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Kavya N
Bharat Arun as bowling coach is a smart move! He did wonders with Team India's bowling unit. Hope he can work magic with LSG's bowlers too. All the best! 🙏
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Michael C
Seventh place finish was really disappointing after making knockouts in first two seasons. Hope the new coaching staff and retention strategy brings back the winning momentum!
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Aditya G
If Shardul Thakur is being traded, LSG should get a good Indian batsman in return. Our batting looked weak last season. Need more firepower at the top! 💪

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