LSG IPL 2025 Retentions: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi to play for Lucknow Super Giants next year after KL Rahul's exit

Nicholas Pooran will join the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, ahead of the mega auction of the coveted annual cricket league.

The 29-year-old cricketer was officially confirmed as an LSG player during the IPL retentions 2025 on Thursday.

Pooran will be the franchise's key retention, commanding a salary of Rs 21 crore, which marks him as the first official signing for the new season.


His previous auction value was Rs 16 crore, when LSG acquired him in 2023 after his release from the Sunrisers Hyderabad, according to the Times of India.

During the last IPL season, Pooran showcased his prowess by scoring 499 runs, which included three half-centuries, and he demonstrated his power-hitting ability with 35 fours and 36 sixes, establishing himself as a leading performer for the team.

Besides Pooran, these players have been confirmed by the IPL franchise.

LSG retentions

Nicholas Pooran retained for Rs 21 crores
Ravi Bishnoi retained for Rs 11 crores
Mayank Yadav retained for Rs 11 crores
Ayush Badoni retained for Rs 4 crores
Mohsin Khan retained for Rs 4 crores

The Lucknow Super Giants have decided not to retain KL Rahul for the forthcoming season.

With a remaining budget of Rs 69 crore, after allocating Rs 51 crore for retentions, LSG is well-positioned to strengthen their squad by recruiting at least 15 more players during the upcoming auction.