India, March 21 -- Shardul Thakur is set to make a return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after going unsold at the 2025 auction, with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) likely to include him in the squad. As per a report by Times of India, Shardul will step in for left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan, who has been ruled out due to an ACL injury followed by a calf strain.

While an official announcement is awaited, the report says Shardul has already been informed of the decision and will be travelling with the squad to Visakhapatnam for their opening match against Delhi Capitals.

His addition comes as a timely boost for an LSG pace attack grappling with injuries. The franchise is yet to have a fully fit group of seamers in camp, with key Indian pacers...