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IPL 2026: 'They're Dependent Heavily On Overseas Batters,' Balaji Flgs Concerns Over LSG's Tactical Leadership
Lucknow Super Giants: Former Indian bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji flags concerns over Lucknow Super Giants being heavily reliant on their overseas batters in top-order, suggesting that Indian talents -- Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad and skipper Rishabh Pant -- can do the heavy lifting for the side in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, commencing on March 28.
Following a disappointing seventh-place finish in the 2025 season, the Pant-led side will be hopeful to claim their maiden title. Lucknow, meanwhile, didn’t make any radical changes to its squad during the mini-auction. Apart from investing in young talents like Arjun Tendulkar. In the overseas category, the team bid on Josh Inglis and Matthew Breetzke.
"The top order, especially with Marsh, Aiden Markram, and of course Pooran, is stacked. They have given solid starts and out-batted the opposition on multiple occasions last season. The concerns were the bowling, the captaincy, and the tactical side of the leadership group. They definitely depend heavily on their overseas trio of batters," Balaji told Jio Hotstar.
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IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants Begin Training Camp In Lucknow, Pant And Shami To Join On Tuesday
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have commenced their training camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday. The franchise said captain, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, and veteran pacer Mohammed Shami are due to link up with the squad on Tuesday after arriving in Lucknow in late hours on Monday.
Pakistan Media, Fans Slam Team After Humiliating Defeat To Bangladesh
Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim: Pakistan’s cricket team faced sharp criticism from fans and media after suffering a humiliating eight-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first ODI, here.
‘I Don’t Think Anyone Particularly Was Dropped’: Hesson Explains Babar’s Exclusion For Bangladesh ODIs
Muhammad Ghazi Ghori: Pakistan men’s head coach Mike Hesson clarified on Monday that senior batter Babar Azam had not been “dropped” from the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, insisting the changes were aimed at giving opportunities to emerging players.
Babar Azam Dropped As Pakistan Announce Squad For Bangladesh ODI Series
T20 World Cup: Pakistan have left out former captain Babar Azam from the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, beginning March 11, following the team’s disappointing campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where they were out from the Super 8s stage.
Ranji Trophy: Pundir Calls Title Triumph ‘fairytale’ After Player Of The Match Performance In J&K’s Historic Win
Auqib Nabi Dar: Jammu & Kashmir batter Shubham Pundir described the team’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as a “fairytale” moment after playing a pivotal role in their historic title-winning campaign, for which he was adjudged Player of the Match.
Ranji Trophy: Shubham Pundir Calls Title Triumph ‘fairytale’ After Player Of The Match Performance In J&K’s Historic Win
Auqib Nabi Dar: Jammu & Kashmir batter Shubham Pundir described the team’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as a “fairytale” moment after playing a pivotal role in their historic title-winning campaign, for which he was adjudged Player of the Match.
Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu & Kashmir Script History, Clinch Maiden Title After Dominating Karnataka
Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu & Kashmir scripted one of the most remarkable chapters in Indian domestic cricket history, clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title after securing a decisive first-innings lead and forcing a draw against eight-time champions Karnataka in the final at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Ranji Trophy Final: ‘In Hubballi To Cheer The J&K Cricket Team As They Seal A Historic Win,’ Says CM Abdullah
Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah: The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was in attendance watching the final of the Ranji Trophy between J&K and Karnataka on the final day at the Hubli Cricket Ground.
Ranji Trophy Final: J&K Reach 186/4, Extend Lead To 477 Runs Against Karnataka At The End Of Day 4
Hubli Cricket Ground: Opener Qamran Iqbal remained unbeaten on 94 as Jammu and Kashmir reached 186/4 at stumps on Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy final at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Friday, stretching their overall lead to 477 runs against eight-time champions Karnataka.
Ranji Trophy Final: J&K Reach 89/3 At Tea On Day 4, Extend Lead To 380 Runs Vs Karnataka
Ranji Trophy Final: Opener Qamran Iqbal stood tall as Jammu & Kashmir recovered from early setbacks to reach tea on Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy Final against eight-time champions Karnataka at Hubli Cricket Ground on Friday.
Ranji Trophy Final: Pundir’s Historic Ton, Middle-order Prowess Fire J&K To 584 Against Karnataka
Ranji Trophy Final: A historic century from Shubham Pundir and half-centuries from Yawer Hassan, captain Paras Dogra, Abdul Samad, Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Sahil Lotra powered Jammu and Kashmir to a commanding first-innings total of 584 against Karnataka on the third morning of the Ranji Trophy final at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Thursday.
Ranji Trophy Final: J&K In Command Against Karnataka, Reach 527/6 At Stumps On Day 2
Ranji Trophy Final: All-rounder Sahil Lotra stood tall with an unbeaten 57 as Jammu and Kashmir reached 527/6 at Stumps on Day 2 in the Ranji Trophy Final against the eight-time champions Karnataka here at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
Ranji Trophy Final: Tempers Flare As Skipper Paras Dogra Headbutts Karnataka Fielder On Day 2
The Ranji Trophy Final: The Ranji Trophy Final between eight-time champions Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir at the Hubli Cricket Ground witnessed dramatic scenes on Day 2 as J&K captain Paras Dogra lost his cool during his innings and headbutted a Karnataka fielder K.V. Aneesh, triggering heated exchanges between the two sides.
Ranji Trophy Final: Dogra, Wadhawan Carry J&K To 380/4 At Lunch On Day 2
Ranji Trophy Final: Captain Paras Dogra and Kanhaiya Wadhawan rescued the team after back-to-back wickets as Jammu & Kashmir reached 380/4 at Lunch on Day 2 against the eight-time champions Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy Final here at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
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