Overview
- Crowe joins after working with Kolkata Knight Riders during their 2024 title run and brings extensive experience across global T20 leagues.
- LSG retained 17 players for IPL 2026 and confirmed Rishabh Pant as captain, noted as a record Rs 27 crore signing.
- The franchise heads to the mini-auction with Rs 22.95 crore remaining, six roster slots to fill and four overseas spots available.
- Trade moves include Mohammed Shami arriving from Sunrisers Hyderabad and Arjun Tendulkar from Mumbai Indians, with Shardul Thakur sent to MI.
- Notable releases ahead of the auction include David Miller, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph and Rajvardhan Hangargekar.