Akshat Raghuwanshi Sold to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹2.2 Crore at IPL 2026 Auction
Lucknow Super Giants acquire all-rounder Akshat Raghuwanshi for ₹2.2 crore, boosting batting, bowling, and fielding depth ahead of IPL 2026.
Akshat Raghuwanshi joins Lucknow Super Giants for ₹2.2 crore in IPL 2026, adding all-round capabilities to the squad.
The IPL 2026 auction resulted in Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) grabbing an all-rounder with a promising future, Akshat Raghuwanshi, for ₹2.2 crores. Besides his explosive batting and useful medium-pace bowling, Raghuwanshi makes LSG's squad versatile and deep.
The 24-year-old has been a consistent performer in T20 domestic tournaments, especially in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he demonstrated his capacity to bat through the innings, quicken the scoring rate, and take important wickets. His agility on the field is yet another advantage, making him a multi-faceted player for LSG.
LSG with Akshat in their ranks looks to enhance its middle order and all-round options, thereby, granting tactical flexibility during the high-pressure IPL season. His signing is indicative of the franchise’s intent to mix rising talent with veteran players for a competitive advantage.
