Shahbaz Ahmed

4 Players LSG Might Release To Boost IPL 2026 Auction Purse: Mayank Yadav, Akash Deep And...

Rishabh Pant was picked by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a whopping amount of Rs 27 crore in the 2025 IPL auction. However, Pant failed to live up to the expectations in the IPL 2025 season, scoring just 269 runs in 14 matches in his first stint as LSG captain. 

Despite his underwhelming performance, LSG are likely to persist with star India wicket-keeper Pant for IPL 2026 season. However, LSG are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. The Lucknow-based franchise might consider releasing some under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers.  

Here's list of players whom LSG might release to increase IPL 2026 auction purse:

Oct 16, 2025, 16:56 PM IST

4 Players Lucknow Super Giants Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav And...

Star India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant was picked by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a whopping amount of Rs 27 crore in the 2025 IPL auction. However, the 27-year-old Pant failed to live up to the expectations in the IPL 2025 season, scoring just 269 runs in 14 matches in his first stint as LSG captain.

Despite his underwhelming performance, LSG are likely to persist with Pant for IPL 2026 season. However, LSG are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. The Lucknow-based franchise might consider releasing some under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. 

Here's list of players Lucknow Super Giants might release before the IPL 2026 auction: 

Sep 23, 2025, 16:57 PM IST

4 Players Lucknow Super Giants Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Mayank Yadav, Akash Deep And...

Rishabh Pant was picked by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a whopping amount of Rs 27 crore in the 2025 IPL auction. However, the 27-year-old Pant failed to live up to the expectations in the IPL 2025 season, scoring just 269 runs in 14 matches in his first stint as LSG captain.

Despite his underwhelming performance, LSG are likely to persist with Pant for IPL 2026 season. However, LSG are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. The Lucknow-based franchise might consider releasing some under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers.

Here's list of players Lucknow Super Giants might release before the IPL 2026 auction: 

Aug 02, 2025, 19:06 PM IST

Rishabh Pant, David Miller And...': 4 Players Lucknow Super Giants Might Release After IPL 2025

Rishabh Pant was signed by the Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping amount of Rs 27 crore in the 2025 IPL auction, making him the most expensive player in league's history. However, the 27-year-old Pant has failed to live up to the expectations in the ongoing season. 

Not only Pant, many other players have failed to deliver for LSG, who are currently seventh on the points table with six losses in 11 games. Lucknow-based franchise might consider releasing some players after this season based on their form, salary, etc. 

Here's list of players which Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) might release after IPL 2025 season:

May 05, 2025, 18:55 PM IST

IPL 2023: Jason Roy Smashes 4 Sixes In One Over Of Shahbaz Ahmed In Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - Watch

IPL 2023: KKR opener Jason Roy smashed four sixes in one over of RCB's Shahbaz Ahmed, watch the video below.

Apr 26, 2023, 21:46 PM IST

India vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Predicted 11: Will Axar Patel and Umran Malik return for must-win second game?

All-rounder Axar Patel was ruled out of the first game, struggling with a bruised rib after being hit in the nets. Team India will hope that Axar is fit enough to play in the second game on Wednesday (December 7).

Dec 06, 2022, 07:39 AM IST

'Kya player hai yaar', Shubman Gill impresses fans after leading India to series win in 3rd ODI vs SA

IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Shubman Gill played a brilliant 49 run innings to take India to series win. Here's how Twitter reacted to the knock 

Oct 11, 2022, 18:41 PM IST

India vs SA 3rd T20 Predicted 11: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul RESTED, will THIS RCB all-rounder make debut

Although Team India will be hoping to whitewash South Africa 3-0 but they don’t want to risk injury to Virat Kohli or KL Rahul, who scored back-to-back fifties in this series. 

Oct 04, 2022, 09:37 AM IST

Umesh Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Shahbaz Ahmed added to Team India squad for T20I series vs South Africa

Mohammed Shami is yet to attain full recovery from COVID-19 and will not be able to take part in the three-match T20I series against South Africa. 

Sep 28, 2022, 12:17 PM IST

IND vs SA 1st T20: THIS RCB all-rounder and Shreyas Iyer to replace Mohammed Shami and Deepak Hooda

With all-rounder Deepak Hooda also out of the series due to back spasms, the national selection committee is set to recall middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer for the three-match T20 series vs South Africa. 

Sep 27, 2022, 09:02 AM IST

Who is Shahbaz Ahmed? All you need to know about RCB and Bengal all-rounder, stats and more HERE

Know all about Washington Sundar's replacement for the Zimbabwe series Shahbaz Ahmed here

Aug 16, 2022, 13:47 PM IST

India vs Zimbabwe 2022: Bengal all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed replaces injured Washington Sundar for Zimbabwe ODI series

Shahbaz Ahmed is a 27-year-old all-rounder who has played for Bengal and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.

Aug 16, 2022, 13:21 PM IST

Ranji Trophy 2022 semifinal: Minister Manoj Tiwary scores second successive century, send message to family, check PIC

Manoj Tiwary’s dismissal ended a 183-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Shahbaz Ahmed. The Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Shahbaz also scored a century – 116 off 209, lifting Bengal from 54/5 in reply to MP’s 341. 

Jun 16, 2022, 11:24 AM IST

Ranji Trophy 2022 Quarterfinal: Bengal create history by breaking 129-year record, nine batters including sports minister Manoj Tiwary score fifties

The match will be remembered for a record that stood test of time since 1893 when the touring Australian team, in a first-class game against combined universities (Oxford and Cambridge), had eight of their batters scoring fifty or more. 

Jun 09, 2022, 08:42 AM IST

RCB vs RR: Dinesh Karthik reveals his success MANTRA after heroic knock takes side to win

Dinesh Karthik scored an unbeaten 44 while Shahbaz Ahmed remained not-out on 45 as RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets with five balls to spare.

Apr 06, 2022, 06:31 AM IST

IPL 2022: Dinesh Karthik, Shahbaz Ahmed shine as RCB beat RR by 4 wickets

Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in the Indian Premier League at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 5).

Apr 05, 2022, 23:43 PM IST

In Pics: Virat Kohli's RCB pull off Houdini act, SRH also 'choke' at the death

A day after Kolkata Knight Riders faltered badly in their chase against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to 'choke' at the death against Virat Kohli's Royal Challenegers Bangalore to lose their IPL 2021 clash by six runs in Chennai on Wednesday (April 14). Chasing 150 to win, David Warner's SRH were well on their way to a win with the skipper leading with a half-century. But three wickets in an over by RCB all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed and Harshal Patel's fine bowling in the death overs helped Kohli pull of a Houdini Act at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Here are pictures from another closely-fought encounter.

Apr 15, 2021, 14:40 PM IST

IPL 2021: RCB all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed changes game with 3 wickets in an over against SRH – WATCH

Shahbaz derailed SRH’s chase by dismissing their star players Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey, and Abdul Samad in the 17th over.

Apr 15, 2021, 00:24 AM IST

IPL 2021: Shahbaz Ahmed stars as RCB stun SRH in low-scoring thriller

Put in to bat, RCB managed 149 for eight on the back of Maxwell's 41-ball 59 before Shahbaz changed the complexion of the match by dismissing Manish Pandey (38), Jonny Bairstow (12) and Abdul Samad (0) in one over, as SRH ended at 143 for nine in the stipulated 20 overs.

Apr 14, 2021, 23:53 PM IST

Cash-strapped Pakistan hockey finally finds sponsor, WC doubts over

The sponsorship deal will cover all international tours of senior and junior national teams as well as domestic hockey. 

Nov 12, 2018, 19:48 PM IST