Sanjay Bangar: LSG 'have no choice' on overseas bowlers for IPL 2026
Sanjay Bangar: LSG 'have no choice' on overseas bowlers for IPL 2026
Sanjay Bangar warns Lucknow Super Giants may be limited in overseas bowling options for IPL 2026 after a challenging 2025 season.
Lucknow Super Giants face a pointed challenge ahead of IPL 2026, with former RCB coach and India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar remarking that LSG may not have many options when it comes to overseas bowlers. The comment comes after LSG endured a bowling crisis in IPL 2025, a season that highlighted the fragility of a bowling unit heavily dependent on overseas talent. Bangar’s assessment suggests the franchise could lean more on domestic depth and strategic signings to shore up their attack while navigating the IPL’s overseas slots and salary cap constraints.
With the league continuing to balance equity between foreign and local players, teams like LSG must adapt their plans for 2026, weighing the reliability of domestic bowlers against the impact of foreign talent. The discussion also underscores a broader trend across franchises to optimize futures with a mix of experienced overseas performers and homegrown seaming and spin options.
As IPL 2026 approaches, Bangar’s remark is likely to spark further debate about how much a team should depend on overseas bowlers. It also serves as a reminder that even battles won with strong batting lineups can still hinge on the depth and durability of the bowling department. If LSG can diversify their options or negotiate advantageous overseas additions, they may offset past vulnerabilities; if not, the 2026 season could echo the lessons from 2025.
