Former India player turned commentator Sanjay Bangar has shown surprise about the LSG’s decision to retain pace bowler Mayank Yadav ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. He also added that the franchise has a good backup for either Mohsin Khan or Mohammad Shami as well.

During an interaction on Star Sports, Bangar said, “For me, Mohsin, if he is fit, comes back because he gives you a good mix of that right-left combination. Shami, obviously, is going to enjoy bowling in those conditions suitable for seam bowling. Avesh Khan might not be a starter, but he could come in as an impact player. A little bit surprised why they held on to Mayank Yadav because they have Prince as well, who gave a very good account of himself. He can be a good backup for either Mohsin or Shami.”

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Meanwhile, Sanjay Bangar added that Matheesha Pathirana might be a potential target for the Lucknow Super Giants at the IPL 2026 as well.

“They can look at acquiring an overseas quick because that is their main need. Maybe a Pathirana would be fantastic. LSG would certainly like to look at somebody like a Pathirana to beef up their fast-bowling department. They would certainly want to have a backup for Digvesh Rathi from an Indian standpoint, but for me, Pathirana could be a good target for LSG going into the auction. Rathi had a very good first season, but can he replicate that?” Sanjay Bangar concluded.