Lucknow SuperGiants to Release This Star Batsman Ahead of IPL Auction
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Lucknow SuperGiants is also eager to make some changes to their line-up for the next season. For this, the team is likely to release one of its star batsmen from the line-up ahead of the auction. And the name of this batsman might even shock the fans.
Lucknow SuperGiants is also eager to make some changes to their line-up for the next season. For this, the team is likely to release one of its star batsmen from the line-up ahead of the auction. And the name of this batsman might even shock the fans.
With the IPL 2026 auction coming closer, the teams are also working on their retention and releases. Amidst the trade talks between the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, another team has made it to the headlines. It is the Lucknow SuperGiants, and they are not in the headlines for any
The team has made it to the headlines due to its potential release for the next season. And it is reported that this release would be none other than the South African batsman, David Miller. While it is being reported that Miller may not be a part of the team in the next season, the auction will be a thriller with him being present in the same.
David Miller played his first ever season for Lucknow SuperGiants in the IPL 2025 edition. Ahead of the IPL Mega Auction, Miller was not retained by Gujarat Titans, and he entered the same. Lucknow SuperGiants, needing a player for their middle order, brought Miller to their line-up for 7.5 crore rupees.
David Miller in IPL 2025:
Miller was able to perform well for the team, despite coming down the order. However, his strike rate remained a concern, as it was below 130, marking a low compared to the last few seasons. For the last few games, Lucknow SuperGiants even brought the New Zealand bowler, Will O’Rourke, to their line-up in
While this was expected to be a significant move for the team, it didn't turn out as expected. As a result, Lucknow SuperGiants finished 7th in the standings with 6 wins and 8 losses in the tournament. Their last few games made the team feel that they require some strategic changes.
David Miller has been playing in the IPL since 2012, and started off with Kings XI Punjab. He was also a part of the team when it reached the first-ever IPL finals in the 2014 season. That was also for the very first time when David Miller was able to cross the 400-run mark in any IPL edition, showcasing his skills to the team.
David Miller in IPL:
Despite the team missing out on the trophy, Miller was eager to perform well for them. This eventually helped him to stay in the team for a long time till IPL 2019, following which he was released. At this time, the Rajasthan Royals brought him for the upcoming seasons. But he received limited opportunities to play for the team, and eventually got released by them ahead of the IPL 2022 edition.
And this is when the Gujarat Titans brought David Miller to their team, as the real game-changer. The team had its first edition in the IPL, and Miller made sure to make it memorable. He ended up scoring 481 runs for the team in this edition, and Gujarat Titans also the title in its maiden season.
Still, David Miller got released by the Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Following this, he was brought by Lucknow SuperGiants for the IPL 2025 season, where fans saw him perform well for the team. Although his performances were not as good as they were, Miller was able to make a mark.
Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, teams are eager to free up their purse for some strategic buys. And for this, Lucknow SuperGiants are likely to release David Miller, putting him back to the IPL auction. This decision comes as the team finished 7th in the standings in the last season, making them eager for some .
It has also been reported that in place of David Miller, Lucknow SuperGiants will be looking forward to another overseas player. And the team is not looking forward to a batsman this time; they are looking forward to an all-rounder.
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