New Delhi: Struggling Lucknow Supergiants will get a timely boost in the 2026 IPL season with explosive Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis He is likely to join the team before the crucial match against Mumbai Indians on May 4.The 31-year-old Inglis chose to withdraw from the first half of the competition due to marriage and tied the knot on April 18. After a short break, Inglis is expected to travel to India and play the remainder of the season, injecting much-needed firepower into an underperforming LSG lineup.According to ESPNcricinfo, Inglis is likely to be selected for the final six league games, starting with the high-stakes game against MI. Despite knowing that he would miss the opening period, the team secured his services at the auction for Rs 86 crore.
Josh Inglis (IANS photo)
Pant’s beleaguered department badly in need of boostLSG, led by Rishabh Pant, have had a disappointing performance so far, losing three games in a row and winning just two out of six games to finish ninth in the table. Their latest setback was a humiliating defeat against Kings XI Punjab, further denting their playoff hopes.Even though the batting unit has names like Mitchell Marsh; Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pullanalways trying to maintain consistency. Pooran, in particular, was in poor form, scoring just 51 runs in six innings at a below-par strike rate.Inglis’ arrival could help rebalance the team’s lineup, especially since LSG haven’t consistently fielded a fourth overseas player. His aggressive approach to batting and ability to speed up the innings make him a valuable addition in the final stages of the game.The Australian had an impressive season with Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL season, scoring 278 runs at a strike rate of 162.57, including a century, before being released ahead of the auction.Meanwhile, LSG were also hit by the departures. Anrich Nortjehe left training camp after playing only one game.As the must-win stage approaches, LSG hopes that the arrival of Inglis can trigger a turnaround. They will next face Rajasthan Royals at home on April 22.
