Sun Nov 24 15:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Lucknow Super Giants Invest Heavily in IPL 2025 Squad Overhaul
**Lucknow, India (Nov 24, 2024)** – The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have significantly reshaped their squad for the upcoming IPL 2025 season, spending heavily in the mega auction. After a disappointing 2024 season where they finished seventh, the franchise released captain KL Rahul and focused on retaining key players and acquiring new talent.
LSG retained five players – Nicholas Pooran (for a significant sum), Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Ayush Badoni – at a cost of 51 crore rupees. This leaves them with 69 crore rupees remaining from their 120 crore rupee auction budget. The team also added several other players to their roster through the auction.
The franchise’s strategy appears to be a response to their underperformance last season, where they managed only a 7-7 win-loss record. The significant investment in the retention of their core players suggests a commitment to building a stronger and more competitive team for the 2025 tournament. The new additions, names of which will be released later, aim to bolster LSG’s chances of a improved standing in the IPL 2025.
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