Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) enter the IPL 2026 season with a refreshed squad, new leadership direction, and a strong balance of explosive batting, quality all-rounders, and an upgraded pace attack. After aggressive trades and smart auction picks, LSG look like serious playoff contenders this season.
Below is the complete LSG IPL 2026 squad, team overview, key players, and analysis.
Lucknow Super Giants – Team Overview (IPL 2026)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Team Name | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
| League | Indian Premier League (IPL) |
| Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| Head Coach | Justin Langer |
| Home Ground | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| IPL Debut | 2022 |
| Owner | RPSG Group |
| IPL 2026 Strategy | Aggressive batting + strengthened pace attack |
LSG Squad 2026 | Lucknow Super Giants Players
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All Rounders
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All-Rounder
Bowlers
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Lucknow Super Giants Support Staff for IPL 2026
| Position | Name | Role Details |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Justin Langer | Former Australia coach leading overall team strategy |
| Director of Cricket | Tom Moody | Oversees cricket operations & long-term planning |
| Strategic Advisor | Kane Williamson | Provides tactical and leadership guidance |
| Assistant Coach | Lance Klusener | Supports training and match preparation |
| Assistant Coach | Rajat Bhatia | Player development & domestic expertise |
| Assistant Coach | Vijay Dahiya | Wicketkeeping & tactical support |
| Fast Bowling Coach | Bharat Arun | Manages pace bowling unit |
| Spin Bowling Coach | Carl Crowe | Specialist spin coaching addition for 2026 |
| Fielding Coach | Abhay Sharma | Fielding drills & agility training |