🏏 IPL 2025: Shardul Thakur Replaces Injured Mohsin Khan in LSG Squad

In a long-anticipated move, Shardul Thakur has officially replaced Mohsin Khan in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad for IPL 2025, ahead of their opening clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Vizag. 💥

The BCCI confirmed Thakur’s inclusion via a media advisory on Sunday, ending speculation surrounding his entry into the LSG camp. Signed at his base price of ₹2 crore from the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP), Thakur’s return is seen as a golden opportunity to revive his IPL career. 🔁


❌ Why Mohsin Khan Was Replaced?

  • Mohsin had been retained for ₹4 crore, but injuries have plagued him over two seasons

  • The NCA ruled him only 50% fit, making him ineligible to start the season

  • He hasn’t bowled in the nets and missed all of LSG’s pre-season prep


✅ Why Shardul Thakur?


  • 🧠 Experience: 11 Tests, 47 ODIs, 25 T20Is for India

  • 🏆 IPL Stats: 95 matches, 94 wickets, 307 runs across 9 seasons

  • 🔥 Domestic Form:

    • Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: 15 wickets in 9 games

    • Ranji Trophy 2024: 35 wickets + 505 runs (Avg: 42.08, 1 century)

Despite going unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction, Thakur stayed sharp through domestic cricket and now returns with a point to prove. 🎯


🏥 LSG’s Injury Woes Continue

  • Besides Mohsin, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, and Akash Deep are still recovering at the NCA

  • Only Shamar Joseph seems fully fit and ready to lead the pace attack

  • Uncapped talents like Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Akash Singh are still waiting for opportunities

LSG’s bowling lineup looks unsettled going into a crucial opener. Thakur’s inclusion provides much-needed depth and experience. 💪


🆚 DC vs LSG – What to Expect?

  • DC, led by Axar Patel, are looking solid with a mix of experience and youth

  • They boast stars like Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, and Mitchell Starc

  • LSG’s challenge will be to counter DC’s balanced lineup and powerful batting order


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