In a significant development ahead of the upcoming IPL mega auction, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have announced their player retentions, confirming the release of former captain KL Rahul. The franchise has opted to retain Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Ayush Badoni, and Mohsin Khan, thus ending a three-year association with Rahul.

In a video message aired on Star Sports, Sanjiv Goenka discussed the rationale behind the retentions, highlighting that keeping Nicholas Pooran was an obvious choice, reflecting the franchise's commitment to maintaining a strong core.