With the 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) just around the corner, cricket fans worldwide are on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the commencement of one of the most anticipated tournaments in the cricketing calendar, scheduled to begin on March 22.
As the countdown to IPL 17 draws closer, anticipation reaches a fever pitch, particularly for the electrifying opening encounter between perennial rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The clash promises to set the tone for the exhilarating season ahead.
Lucknow Super Giants: Rising expectations for season success
Among the ten competing teams, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emerge as a squad poised for greatness. Despite narrowly missing out on playoff glory in their previous two seasons, LSG remains undeterred, fueled by a burning desire to clinch their inaugural IPL title and etch their name in cricketing history.
KL Rahul’s return ignites hope
The return of skipper KL Rahul, following a season marred by injury, injects renewed optimism and vigor into the Lucknow camp. Rahul’s presence not only fortifies the team’s batting arsenal but also instills invaluable leadership qualities, propelling LSG towards their championship aspirations.
Set to launch campaign against Rajasthan Royals
In a highly anticipated opening fixture, Lucknow Super Giants will square off against former champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 24, marking the commencement of their quest for IPL glory. With anticipation soaring and the stakes higher than ever, all eyes will be on LSG as they embark on their journey towards IPL supremacy.
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Salary of LSG players in IPL 2024
KL Rahul – ₹17 crore
Quinton De Kock – ₹6.75 crore
Nicholas Pooran – ₹16 crore
Ayush Badoni – ₹20 lakh
Kyle Mayers – ₹50 lakh
Marcus Stoinis – ₹9.2 crore
Deepak Hooda– ₹5.75 crore
Devdutt Padikkal (Traded from RR) – ₹7.75 crore
Ravi Bishnoi – ₹4 crore
Naveen-ul-Haq – ₹50 lakh
Krunal Pandya – ₹8.25 crore
Yudhvir Singh – ₹20 lakh
Prerak Mankad – ₹20 lakh
Yash Thakur – ₹45 lakh
Amit Mishra – ₹50 lakh
Mayank Yadav – ₹20 lakh
Mohsin Khan – ₹20 lakh
K. Gowtham – ₹90 lakh
Shivam Mavi – ₹6.40 crore
Arshin Kulkarni – ₹20 lakh
M. Siddharth – ₹2.40 crore
Ashton Turner – ₹1 crore
David Willey – ₹2 crore
Mohd. Arshad Khan – ₹20 lakh
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