In a touching pre-season move, Lucknow Super Giants’ leadership showed their gratitude to the backbone of the team. Head coach Justin Langer and director of cricket Tom Moody gifted LSG jerseys to the groundsmen at Ekana Stadium on Tuesday, days before IPL 2026 begins on March 28.
LSG’s IPL 2026 journey starts with a bang on April 1 hosting Delhi Capitals, followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5. The first phase schedule pits them against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 9 at Eden Gardens and Gujarat Titans on April 12 at home, all under new skipper Rishabh Pant.
The camp is buzzing with activity. Players like Akshat Raghuvanshi, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Arshin Kulkarni shone in nets. Pacers Arjun Tendulkar, Mayank Yadav, and Avesh Khan turned heads with fiery spells and pinpoint control. Coaches Langer and Moody provided hands-on guidance, supported by Lance Klusener and Bharat Arun.
LSG posted the heartwarming moment on X: ‘For our groundsmen, straight from our hearts.’ With Pant and Shami expected to join soon, the team is primed. After a rocky IPL 2025 where they managed only six victories in 14 outings to end seventh, and despite two prior playoff runs since 2022, LSG is determined to reclaim glory. Recognizing the grounds staff underscores the team’s unity and respect for every role in their pursuit of IPL success.