In a timely development for Lucknow Super Giants, star Australian batter Josh Inglis is expected to join the team before their May 4 blockbuster against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. The 30-year-old’s absence stemmed from his April 18 wedding, keeping him away from the early frenzy of the tournament.
LSG shelled out 8.6 crores to secure Inglis post his release from Punjab Kings, where he smashed 278 runs across 11 games last season at a strike rate touching 162.57, highlighted by a match-defining fifty. Now, with the team mired in eighth position after four losses in six outings, his return can’t come soon enough.
The schedule ahead is daunting: clashes with MI, RCB, RR, PBKS, and two against CSK. Inglis could slot into the final six matches, potentially replacing the underfiring Nicholas Pooran, who’s scraped together only 51 runs so far. The side often skips a fourth overseas player, with George Linde playing selectively.
Adding to woes, quick bowler Anrich Nortje exited last week after a dismal single game—0/39 in four overs. Marsh and Markram anchor the foreign contingent, but Inglis’s aggressive top-order flair could be the game-changer LSG desperately needs to climb the table and salvage their season.
