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Lucknow Super Giants Bolster Pace Attack for 2026 Season
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have revamped their pace bowling for the 2026 season. Mohammed Shami is set to replace Shardul Thakur.
The Lucknow Super Giants are looking to improve their team for the 2026 season. The team has focused on reinforcing its pace bowling, considered their weakest link. Veteran Mohammed Shami will join the team, replacing Shardul Thakur. Naman Tiwari and Arjun Tendulkar have been added to the team's left-arm seamers. Mukul Choudhary and Akshat Raghuvanshi have been added as backup finishers. The team has also brought in new overseas players.
Key Facts
- The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are revamping their team for 2026.
- LSG's pace bowling is considered their weakest link.
- Mohammed Shami will replace Shardul Thakur.
- Naman Tiwari and Arjun Tendulkar join the left-arm seamers.
- Mukul Choudhary and Akshat Raghuvanshi are new backup finishers.
- Josh Inglis will fill David Miller's spot.
- Anrich Nortje is joining the team's pace attack.
- Wanindu Hasaranga could potentially upgrade Ravi Bishnoi.